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  • Employment Summit brings together employers and refugee leaders

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    More than 60 people gathered to share experiences and build relationships at Building a Stronger Workforce for Georgia Together, an employment summit held on Friday, December 7th at the Task Force for Global Health in Decatur, GA. The summit was an opportunity for employers in Metro Atlanta to meet with refugee leaders and representatives of…

  • English Language GED Course prepares community members for success

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    NEWS FROM AROUND CLARKSTON The adult students who cluster at circular tables throughout Clarkston Community Center’s East Room come from all around the world. Every student has a distinctive facial expression, one that is recognizable in every culture. It is an expression of determination, commitment, and discipline. Bobby King, their instructor, lists the countries represented…

  • Building a Stronger Workforce for Georgia Together

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    A critical challenge for refugees trying to establish themselves in a new country is finding that first job. Cultural, language, and transportation barriers become roadblocks, and new Americans trying to connect with potential employers is a continual challenge. But it is a challenge that we can help to ease. On December 7th,  Building a Stronger Workforce for…

  • Celebration of Community

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    The natural and rhythmic sound of the MBondAfrika drumming group’s conga and mbonda drums beckons you into the entrance of the Clarkston Community Center. The drummers bob and sway to the music they are creating. A blond child tiptoes closer and closer to them, as intrigued by the lively sounds as by the smiling musicians. You walk…

  • Focus on Connections Nurtures Community

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    “Love,” one spoke. “Tranquil,” said another. “Reconnect,” said a third. Gathered in a circle in the spacious Angora Room of the Clarkston Community Center, 40 conference attendees each offered a single word to describe their feelings. The circle included organization leaders, professionals both young and old, and Clarkston community workers of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Together, they…