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Atlanta Housing and Goodwill of North Georgia today announced the next phase of their partnership to connect Atlanta Housing residents to Goodwill’s career services, and job placement programs. The collaboration provides greater opportunities for Atlanta Housing program participants to access Goodwill’s workforce resources and programming as a core pathway to employment and long-term stability. 

The first public-facing activation of this next phase will be Goodwill of North Georgia’s New Year, New Job Career Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Roosevelt Hall, 660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314. 

The event will connect jobseekers with employers across multiple industries and provide access to career services that help candidates prepare for interviews, strengthen resumes and explore pathways to long-term economic stability. 

“Starting the year with access to opportunity can be life-changing,” said Keith Parker, president and CEO of Goodwill of North Georgia. “By partnering with the Atlanta Housing and its Resident Advisory Council, we’re meeting people where they are and connecting them to real jobs, real employers, and real support systems that can lead to lasting economic stability.” 

“This expanded collaboration with Goodwill of North Georgia is about connecting our residents to real pathways that support stability and mobility,” said Terri M. Lee, President and CEO of Atlanta Housing. “Goodwill brings proven career services and training options, and Atlanta Housing brings reach and relationship with the communities we serve. The career fair is the first way the community will see that work in action.” 

Participating employers will recruit for positions across sectors including logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and skilled trades. Attendees will also have access to Goodwill’s career services team, which provides resume assistance, interview coaching, skills training referrals, and job placement support at no cost. Jobseekers may also learn more about skill-building and training opportunities supported by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Goodwill of North Georgia’s Mobile Career Center will be on site to support jobseekers with career readiness services.

“This career fair reflects the power of partnership and community-driven solutions,” said Jenny Taylor, vice president of career services at Goodwill of North Georgia. “Many of the families we’re serving have strong ties to this community, and our goal is to help them translate their resilience into meaningful employment and long-term career growth.” 

Atlanta Housing and Goodwill began working together in 2022 through workforce development efforts connected to the agency’s Resident Advisory Council (RAC), which represents approximately 200 families, many of whom are former residents of Bowen Homes, now living in the English Avenue and Vine City communities. This next phase strengthens direct resident engagement with Goodwill’s career services and programming. Additional touchpoints and opportunities for residents will be announced as plans are finalized. 

“This is what it looks like when we move from referrals to real access,” said Pamela Owunta, Senior Vice President of Resident Empowerment at Atlanta Housing. “Our residents deserve career support that is practical, immediate and connected to long-term growth. This career fair is the first step, and we intend to build from it.” 

Jobseekers attending the Jan. 21 career fair are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, dress professionally, and be prepared to interview on site. 

The Jan. 21 event is part of Goodwill of North Georgia’s broader New Year, New Job initiative that includes more than 15 career fairs throughout North Georgia, responding to rising demand for workforce development services. From FY23 to FY25, the organization served more than 53,700 individuals, reflecting double-digit growth in participation, while job placements increased to 24,595 in FY25, an 11.4% increase in just one year. These gains underscore both employer demand for skilled talent and the importance of accessible, community-based career support. 

For more information about the Jan. 21 New Year, New Job Career Fair or Goodwill of North Georgia’s free career services, visit www.goodwillng.org.

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ABOUT ATLANTA HOUSING

President and Chief Executive Officer Terri M. Lee leads The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (AH), the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation. AH carries the prestigious Moving to Work (MTW) designation and serves as an industry leader in providing and facilitating affordable housing resources for nearly 27,000 low-income households comprised of approximately 43,000 people through its AH-owned residential communities, tenant-based and project-based vouchers, supportive housing, as well as down payment assistance, where innovation leads the approach to making the dream of homeownership attainable for more Atlantans. Atlanta Housing programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Visit AH at www.atlantahousing.org or follow us on social media @housingatlanta. 

About Goodwill of North Georgia

Goodwill of North Georgia serves a 45-county territory with more than 100 stores and donation centers, along with 14 career centers and a mobile career center dedicated to providing no-cost job training and placement services. In fiscal year 2025, Goodwill of North Georgia was recognized for the sixth time as the number one Goodwill in the nation for connecting people to employment, helping more than 24,000 North Georgians secure jobs.Through its career centers and training programs, Goodwill supports veterans, people with disabilities, youth, single parents, the underemployed, individuals with criminal backgrounds, and anyone else seeking meaningful work. To learn more about Goodwill of North Georgia’s career services and job training programs, visit www.goodwillng.org

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