Free Job Readiness Classes at the Neighborhood Co-Op

Are you looking for work or hoping to find a better job? The BETTER WORK Gwinnett program is offering free job readiness classes at the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries starting September 9.

Classes meet in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm for eight weeks. Lunch will be served.

Using the Jobs for Life curriculum, the program helps you discover your strengths, build confidence, and prepare for meaningful work. You will develop practical job skills, improve your resume, prepare for interviews, connect with mentors and employers, and build a plan for your future.

This program is a good fit if you are unemployed or underemployed and are ready to make positive changes in your life.

Apply online at docs.google.com/forms/d/14KLXFjZeg8ttvyhubCOheXCGi5j7rJQCbr-sSHXxKo8/viewform or email jobsforlifeclass@ourncm.org with any questions.

BETTER WORK Gwinnett is an initiative of the Georgia Center for Opportunity.

Georgia Power Energy Assistance Resources

Georgia Power offers two valuable programs to help our neighbors manage energy costs and connect with broader community support — and we want to make sure our clients know about them.

Community Assistance & Resource Tool

Georgia Power's free online resource tool helps Georgians find local support for food, housing, utilities, rent, shelter, counseling, and mortgage assistance — all in one place. Simply search by zip code to find vetted, community-specific resources near you, with map links for easy directions. For residents in areas with fewer local options, the tool also surfaces statewide assistance programs.

Visit georgiapower.com/energyassistance to search for resources in your area.

Income-Qualified Discount (IQD)

If your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, you may qualify for Georgia Power's Income-Qualified Discount — a savings of $33.50 per month ($402 per year) on your energy bill, with no reconnection or transfer fees.

To be eligible, customers must also meet one of the following:

• Age 65 or older (income-adjusted)

• Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance

• Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Participating in HUD's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Apply today at georgiapower.com/energydiscount

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