New Cobb WorkSource Center in Mableton Officially Opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

CobbWorks has officially opened its new Cobb WorkSource Center in Mableton, a $4 million renovation of the Old Mableton Fire Station I. The 10,000-square-foot facility offers job seekers and businesses free resources and services, including job search assistance, professional development workshops, literacy services, employment placement, and funding support for skills training. It will also provide business coaching, incubation, and a range of resources to help entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The vibrant community of Mableton, Georgia, is about to receive a significant boost with the opening of CobbWorks' new Cobb Work Source Center. This $4 million renovation of the Old Mableton Fire Station I is a testament to CobbWorks' commitment to empowering individuals and businesses through comprehensive workforce development programs [1].

The 10,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open in the summer of 2024, will serve as a full-service workforce development center and co-working space. It will provide a wealth of free resources and services to job seekers and businesses alike. These include access to a computer lab and Wi-Fi, job search assistance, professional development workshops, literacy services, employment placement, and funding support for skills training [1].

The impact of this center will extend beyond individuals, as it will also play a crucial role in revitalizing the local business sector. The center will offer business coaching, incubation, a full-service business services team, and a range of resources to help entrepreneurs and small businesses overcome obstacles and enhance their capabilities [1].

The groundbreaking ceremony, held on January 18th, was attended by a diverse group of individuals, including community members, government officials, local business associations, Cobb County leadership, and local businesses [1]. Speakers at the event emphasized the importance and impact of having a workforce development center in this part of the county.

CobbWorks expresses its gratitude to its partners and donors, including MAPP Construction, PGAL, LISC, CDBG, WIOA, the Cobb County Fire Department, Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC), and Cobb County commissioners and leadership, for their invaluable contributions and support [1][2].

References:

[1] CobbWorks. (2023, January 18). Groundbreaking. https://www.worksourcecobb.org/events/groundbreaking
[2] CobbWorks. (n.d.). Press & Media. https://www.worksourcecobb.org/press-and-media