Expanding Career Pathways: Beltline Launches Healthcare Workforce Pilot Program
How the Beltline and our partners are connecting residents with no-cost healthcare training and career opportunities.
- Workforce Development
Access to workforce training can open doors to meaningful career opportunities while strengthening Atlanta's economy and filling critical labor shortages.
In partnership with Atlanta Technical College and with grant funding from Kaiser Permanente, the Atlanta Beltline is launching the Healthcare Workforce Pilot Program to connect Southwest and Westside residents with opportunities in the healthcare sector. The initiative is part of our overall workforce development and job creation strategy, with plans to build a Healthcare Workforce Ecosystem across the city.
Over the course of 12 months, the program aims to serve more than 100 residents through no-cost healthcare certification training, aligned with industry demand and living-wage career pathways. The approach also addresses workforce needs and unemployment disparities identified in the Southwest and Westside subareas compared with the broader Beltline Planning Area and the city of Atlanta.
Participants will receive technical instruction and additional resources designed to help reduce barriers to participation and completion, including academic success coaching, workplace readiness training, childcare support, transportation assistance, and financial aid consultations.
Program Offerings
The pilot program includes training in high-demand healthcare certifications, including:
Nurse Aide
Fundamentals of Medical Assisting
Phlebotomy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Patient Account Specialist
Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Get Started
Interested in exploring a career in the healthcare sector? Residents can learn more about available opportunities by attending an Atlanta Technical College information session.
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