CareerReady ATL powered by United Way of Greater Atlanta

CareerReady ATL is a youth-centered workforce development initiative that creates and funds apprenticeship programs aligned to high-demand occupations that can provide a pathway to a “living wage” career with opportunities for growth and economic mobility.

United Way of Greater Atlanta envisions a youth apprenticeship system focused on Black, Hispanic, and other youth of color furthest from opportunity that ensures they have multiple pathways to economic well-being and self-sufficiency, fueling the regional talent pipeline to meet various industry needs.
Our goals:
-Provide apprenticeships to those further from opportunity.
-Influence the creation of 4,000 high-quality youth apprenticeship opportunities within the Greater Atlanta region by 2027.

Youth apprenticeships help connect and expose youth ages 16-24 to careers by placing them in real work environments that enable them to earn while they learn, gaining valuable work experience alongside committed employers who care about their success.