|
Good Jobs. Skilled Workers. Strong Communities.
The team at Atlanta CareerRise wishes you peace, joy and prosperity throughout the coming year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to working with you in the years to come!
|
|
Michael Kenig
Vice Chairman, Holder Construction
"I respect the people who have the knowledge, the skills, the desire, and the ability to get things done but I think it's important to care. I'm most motivated by working with other people who care."
|
|
|
|
A man of many hats, Mike Kenig has dedicated his career to making a difference in the construction industry and in workforce development advocacy. In his role as Vice Chairman of Holder Construction Company, Mike leads with care and passion. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Mike has worked with Holder since he graduated from Purdue University. A true problem-solver and process thinker, he is drawn to the most complex challenges and works hard to help overcome barriers within workforce development.
Holder Construction is more than just a builder; they work with industry partners to help integrate skilled training, advanced education, and job creation opportunities to ultimately increase access to a living wage. As Holder celebrates 60 years of being in business this year, Mike shares the company philosophy that asks, “What are we doing to help make the industry better? What are we doing to help make our community better?” Holder continues to champion its broader community by providing support to local workforce development initiatives, scholarships, and construction management programs across the US.
In addition to his involvement with many other nonprofit organizations and trade associations, Mike represents Holder on our Leadership Council providing invaluable guidance and support to help fulfill the mission of Atlanta CareerRise. Mike is a well-respected thought leader and actively engages with many of our projects always informing our work with the “employers voice”. Mike’s motivation and passion for service resonates with one of his favorite quotes by Theodore Roosevelt: “People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
|
|
 Free Logistics Training Available
Are you a service provider looking for new training opportunities for your program participants? Atlanta CareerRise is pleased to partner with Prologis, the world’s largest logistics real estate investment company and Jobs for the Future (JFF). With demand for skilled logistics workers at an all-time high as more and more consumers shop for goods online, the Prologis Warehousing and Distribution Program is designed to help job candidates learn more about the industry and prepare them for success in logistics roles. The full Prologis Warehousing and Distribution Program is self-paced and will take about 20 hours to complete. The program is open to anyone interested in a job or career in the logistics industry.
Prospective learners can learn more and sign up here. For more information, contact John at jhelton@unitedwayatlanta.org.
|
|
 Join Us for the Employer forums "Community Share Out" Webinar
On November 11, 12 and 13th, Atlanta CareerRise and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosted three 90-minute employer forums with 20 employers across high demand industries in Metro Atlanta. Each forum provided insights about priorities and uncovered opportunities for industry/workforce collaboration.
Join us on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 AM as we share the forum highlights, findings, and recommendations. In addition, we’ll discuss the new, recently launched, workforce leadership councils for employers and workforce partners aimed at helping organize our regional workforce efforts. Click here to register!
|
|
 STRIVE Atlanta’s First Graduation
CareerRise’s Investment Partner, STRIVE Atlanta, hosted its first Career Path graduation in late November 2020. Eight graduates successfully completed instructor-led virtual and in-person training and earned their Certified Logistics Technician, Forklift, and OSHA-10 certifications. Family, friends and partners were able to join the celebration virtually. Congratulations to the graduates, the STRIVE Atlanta team and its partners! Click here to learn more about the program.
|
|
 Promoting Economic Mobility Through Systems Change
The current COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the racial and geographic workforce disparities stifling shared prosperity across the Atlanta region. In 2019, Atlanta CareerRise (ACR) was awarded the “Promoting Economic Mobility through Systems Change” grant funded by the Ballmer Foundation and implemented through the National Fund for Workforce Solutions (NFWS). For the past 18-months, ACR has worked with WorkSource Metro Atlanta to achieve these objectives:
- Apply a race, equity, and inclusion data analysis lens to bring focus to how and where workforce training services and supports are deployed across the entire region
- Facilitate development of a uniform application and eligibility process informed by human-centered design process, and
- Increase the capacity of the nonprofit provider community to access and connect clients to public funding.
The project is fully engaged in the first two goals and has laid the foundation for the third. The regional website hosted by the Atlanta Regional Commission, www.atlworks.org, now provides a consistent and accessible access point for metro residents to access WIOA training services while data analysis is guiding local area policies and practice that address race, gender, and geography disparities. This work was highlighted in the latest MAIP Webinar available here.
|
|
|
|
|
