Career Transition and Student Support Resources at CVTC
Coosa Valley Technical College offers career transition and student support services for those individuals who need assistance in determining their career direction and in obtaining support while enrolled. These services include the following:
New Connections to Work
New Connections to Work (NCTW) is a comprehensive training and employment program that provides support services to single parents, displaced homemakers, clients from the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, and students enrolled in non-traditional training. The program operates in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, the Georgia Department of Labor, business and industry, and other agencies. Services offered by NCTW include assessment/testing, career counseling, job-readiness/job retention information, life management workshops, computerized skills training, test preparation, and a lending library for credit students. For more information, email Latrenda Leaks at: lleaks@coosavalleytech.edu , or contact NCTW at (706) 802-5040.
Student Success Center
A visit to the Student Success Center (SSC) will enable you to see the many career choices that await you at CVTC. Whether you are preparing for a new career or updating your work skills, the SSC staff can help you make this next step successfully. Among the many services available in the SSC are career counseling and assessment, career exploration, placement testing, new student registration, student orientation, and student career advisement. No appointment is needed to meet with a SSC staffer, but you may want to schedule a time to come in so we may prepare for your visit, especially if you want to spend time with a career counselor. For more information contact the SSC and the services offer, please contact us at 706-802-5381.
Georgia Fatherhood Program
The Georgia Fatherhood Program (GFP) in collaboration with Child Support Enforcement (CSE) and the Department of Human Resources strives to motivate non-custodial parents to become active participants, both emotionally and financially, in the lives of their children. The program assists non-custodial parents who are unemployed, at risk of losing their jobs, and/or behind on child support payments by providing a variety of support services, day and evening workshops, and comprehensive training programs. For more information about the GFP, email Darrel Pauldo at dpauldo@coosavalleytech.edu, or contact him by phone at 706.802.5630.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program provides career aptitude and interest assessments, career planning, goal planning and case management for resolution of barriers and for optimal success in meeting training and employment goals. WIA professionals work in collaboration with other agencies to tap and to generate additional support for students as needed. WIA financial assistance can include payment for required school costs over and above tuition such as uniforms, special shoes, equipment, state board exam fees and even specialized tools for a job. WIA funding is available irregularly based on state and area unemployment rates and other changing criteria set by the Department of Labor. The CVTC WIA Coordinator continually applies for funding and posts announcements and notifies teachers whenever funding for new participants is secured. For more information contact CVTC's WIA Coordinator, Lucy Hale, Ed.S. at: lhale@coosavalleytech.edu or contact the WIA office by phone at (706) 295-6840.
Disability Services
Visit the CVTC ADA page here: www2.coosavalleytech.edu/disability.cfm for details on disability services for students.
