The jobs in Atlanta that were lost during July account for the majority of job losses throughout the State of Georgia. To learn more visit http://www.atlantajobs.com.

The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that during July, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area saw its unemployment rate increase from 10.6 percent to 10.7 percent.

The metro Atlanta area has an estimated 288,561 unemployed workers, a 60 percent increase from last year, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The overall number could be much worse, as those working part-time, going to school or who have given up are not taken into account when calculating that number.

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One company will soon create several new jobs in Atlanta (Click here).

First Data Corp. recently announced that it plans to relocate its global headquarters to Georgia, a process that will create 1,000 jobs in the metro Atlanta area. The jobs, to be added during the next three years, will support product development work.

According to an article by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the company is officially based in Greenwood Village, Colo., but the majority of First Data’s operations have been headquartered in Atlanta. The company employs about 750 workers in the area, including its CEO and CFO.

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Several young workers are preparing for a potential future in an Atlanta healthcare job.

The Healthcare Program, which is part of the Mayor’s Youth Program, has allowed several young workers to get a taste of a future in healthcare employment. In partnership with Atlanta Technical College, the program provides teenagers with a paid-training opportunity to become certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians and pharmacy technicians.

The Healthcare Program provides an introduction to the medical field for students looking to pursue a variety of careers. Students can earn college credit for their coursework and are provided with a weekly stipend. During the nine-week course, students complete clinicals at local Atlanta healthcare facilities and work with industry professionals to gain hands-on training and enhance their customer service skills.

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One company is moving several jobs in Atlanta to a new state. Click here for more information on Atlanta jobs.

Carbon Motors, currently based in Atlanta, recently announced that it plans to move its headquarters and production plant to Connersville, Ind. The company plans to invest $350 million in a 1.8 million-square-foot facility in Connersville, a 14,000 person town located between Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

The company, which originally hoped to keep its operation building police cars in Atlanta, will now be providing jobs to another state. Once production begins in 2012, Carbon Motors will employ 1,500 workers. The company already has 10,000 orders for cruisers.

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There could be some hope for those workers looking to secure Atlanta manufacturing jobs.

A monthly survey of companies by Kennesaw State University found that during June, the industry saw an increase in the components that often lead to overall growth, including rises in new orders and production. And although the manufacturing industry still lost jobs during the month, hiring was not as low as during previous months.

“Employment remains … very low relative to the level of new orders and production,” Don Sabbarese, director of the Kennesaw State Econometric Center, said.

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Atlanta construction jobs have been hard to find for some time now. So it was no surprise when the Associated General Contractors of America recently found the Metro Atlanta area lost almost 20 percent of its construction jobs from June 2008 to June of this year.

Out of the 352 metro areas looked at, Atlanta ranked 307. The city lost 25,700 jobs, a decline of 19.8 percent, from last year. During June of 2008, the area had 130,100 construction jobs, compared to only 104,400 construction jobs in June of this year.

In fact, during June, the Atlanta-Sandry Springs-Marietta area’s construction industry employed 104,400 workers during June, according to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 104,500 workers during May and a 19.8 percent decrease from last year.

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One company could be creating hundreds of Atlanta biotech jobs.

Dendreon Corp., which is based in Seattle, is considering an $80 million advanced manufacturing plant to be located on the south side of Atlanta. If created, the plant would create at least 300 jobs in the Atlanta area. Not only would the company’s presence in Atlanta create jobs, it also would increase the tax base.

A reputable biotech manufacturing plant also would improve the area’s reputation as a hot spot for science and medicine, according to an article by the Pudget Sound Business Journal. On top of that, it would help attract scientists and doctors to the area to help spur collaboration with local research universities. Read the rest of this entry »

What are the top infrastructure-related jobs in Atlanta?

Because Metro Atlanta has become one of the most spread out cities in the country, government agencies have been struggling to build and upgrade the city’s infrastructure to keep up with demand. Traffic, water shortages and poor air quality often effect the city’s quality of life.

However, these problems have helped to create several job opportunities. Right now, thousands of workers are looking for infrastructure-related jobs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. If you’re one of those workers, the following list of the best infrastructure jobs in Atlanta, compiled by Examiner, may help you get a start.

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If you live in the Atlanta area, you probably already know that jobs aren’t growing on trees right now. However, there are many reputable companies in the area that are often hiring. Click here to find Atlanta jobs.

During May, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta area saw its unemployment rate increase from 9 percent to 9.6 percent. This came as a disappointemnt to many, who saw a slight glimmer of hope when the unemployment rate decreased from 9.1 percent to 9 percent during April.

The area had a total non-farm employment of 2,316,400 workers during May, according to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 2,318,400 workers during April and a 5.6 percent decrease from last year.

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Those with farm jobs in Atlanta and throughout the State of Georgia will soon be able to apply for funding.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently announced that nearly $1 million in federal funds will be up for grabs in the form of competitive grants that promote the marketing and enhancement of specialty crops throughout the state. The funds are being distributed under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which was part of the 2008 Farm Bill.

About $909,576.22 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be awarded on a competitive basis for developmental projects that support and enhance the competitiveness of Georgia Specialty Crops. Awards will be presented for projects that can successfully measure the greatest return on investment of the federal dollars. Grants of $10,000 to $150,000 will be awarded for up to three years.

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