Atlanta Beltline Launches Healthcare Workforce Pilot Program with Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta Beltline Launches Healthcare Workforce Pilot Program with Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is expanding pathways to economic opportunities through a new partnership with Atlanta Technical College aimed at connecting residents to high-demand healthcare careers across the city.   

The Healthcare Workforce Pilot Program is part of the Beltline’s broader workforce development and job creation strategy designed to ensure Beltline residents can access quality jobs across growing sectors like healthcare, greenspace and more.  

Kaiser Permanente is helping advance this initiative through its philanthropic support, contributing to a 12-month program that aims to serve over 100 residents with no-cost healthcare workforce training aligned with employer demand and living-wage career pathways. 

With philanthropic support from Kaiser Permanente, the program aims to serve over 100 residents over 12 months, providing no-cost healthcare workforce training aligned with employer demand and living-wage career pathways. 

The pilot program includes training in six high-demand healthcare certifications: 

• Nurse Aide Fast Track 

• Fundamentals of Medical Assisting 

• Phlebotomy Technician Fast Track 

• Patient Care Technician/Assistant 

• Pharmacy Technician 

• Patient Account Specialist 

Atlanta Technical College President, Dr. Victoria Seals, shared that “Atlanta Technical College is proud to partner with the Atlanta Beltline to expand pathways to education, workforce development and economic mobility. As our city continues to grow, we are committed to ensuring residents have access to the skills and training that help them build lasting careers, thrive in their communities and share in Atlanta's continued success." She added, “Across metro Atlanta, Atlanta Technical College is transforming lives through the power of technical education, and we are honored to welcome the Atlanta Beltline as a valued partner in that mission.”  

Participants will receive technical instruction along with academic success coaching, workplace readiness training, and wraparound support services such as childcare, transportation assistance, tuition support, and financial aid consultations to help remove barriers to completion. 

Enrollment for the first training cohorts is now open, with a registration deadline. Training is available at no cost for eligible Southwest and Westside Beltline residents. 

Residents interested in beginning a healthcare career journey can learn more by attending one of Atlanta Technical College’s information sessions.