Cobbworks Inc.
Cobbworks Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY, THROUGH A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO BUSINESSES AND JOB-SEEKERS.
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COBBWORKS, INC. DELIVERS PROGRAM SERVICES UNDER THE WORKSOURCE GEORGIA IDENTIFIER, WORKSOURCE COBB. AS COBB COUNTY'S AMERICAN JOB CENTER, WORKSOURCE COBB/COBBWORKS PROVIDES ACCESS TO A SYSTEM OF EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX WORKFORCE AND ECONOMY, PEOPLE SOMETIMES NEED GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PARTICULARLY WHEN CHALLENGED WITH UNEXPECTED EVENTS. WORKSOURCE COBB/COBBWORKS PROVIDES WORKFORCE SERVICES THAT ASSIST PEOPLE IN HELPING THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. INDIVIDUALS CAN RECEIVE BASIC CORE, INTENSIVE OR TRAINING SERVICES. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO ANY COBB RESIDENT IN NEED OF TOOLS OR RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK. VISITORS HAVE ACCESS TO JOB VACANCY LISTINGS, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, LABOR MARKET INFORMATION, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL AID. ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDES RESUME WRITING, FREE JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, ACCESS TO FAX AND COPIER MACHINES FOR SENDING AND COPYING RESUMES, AND ACCESS TO COMPUTERS WITH MS OFFICE SOFTWARE, INTERNET ACCESS, AND RESUME WRITING SOFTWARE. INTENSIVE SERVICES CONSIST OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TO JOB SEEKERS THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, ONE-ON-ONE CAREER ADVISEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PLANS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CAREER COUNSELING. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR THERE WERE 10,458 VISITS TO THE CENTER. OF THOSE, 200 ATTENDED WORKSHOPS, 71 ATTENDED COMPUTER CLASSES AND ANOTHER 93 RECEIVED 1-ON-1 COMPUTER TUTORING.IF INDIVIDUALS ARE UNABLE TO VISIT OUR CENTER, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR MOBILE CAREER CENTER (MCC), A STATE-OF-THE-ART, FULLY ACCESSIBLE, COMPUTER LAB ON WHEELS. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL LIBRARY SYSTEM, THE MCC TRAVELS TO COUNTY LIBRARIES IN ORDER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS BEYOND OUR BRICK AND MORTAR FACILITY. THE MCC PROVIDES THE SAME CORE SERVICES IN THE VEHICLE THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER BY TRAVELING FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE MCC ASSISTED OVER 368 INDIVIDUALS.UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO INCREASE THEIR JOB SKILLS AND OBTAIN HIGHER WAGES CAN RECEIVE FUNDING OF UP TO $7,000 TO $10,000 FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 254 ADULTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR INDIVIDUAL TRAINING PROGRAMS WITH 81.5% OF THEM PLACED INTO EMPLOYMENT. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL TRAINING FUNDING, WE ALSO PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS. CONSTRUCTION READY COBB IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA, CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AND HB NEXT. CONSTRUCTION READY IS A FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM THAT SCREENS AND TRAINS ENTRY-LEVEL WORKERS. EARNING UP TO EIGHT INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS, GRADUATES OF CONSTRUCTION READY ARE DRUG-FREE, TRAINED, CREDENTIALED AND MOTIVATED TO WORK. TO DATE, WE HAVE HELD 21 TRAINING CYCLES IN WHICH WE HAVE ACCEPTED 374 PARTICIPANTS, GRADUATED 322, AND PLACED 301 INTO EMPLOYMENT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To promote employment and education opportunities that strengthen the workforce and economic development in our community.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To promote employment and education opportunities that strengthen the workforce and economic development in our community, through a variety of services to businesses and job-seekers.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of GA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 463 COMMERCE PARK DRIVE NO 100, MARIETTA, GA, 30060.
- The non-profit has a total of 34 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $16,210.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $1,902,155 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,516 in fundraising expenses.