Atlanta Beltline, ATC offer free healthcare training to more than 100 residents

Atlanta Beltline Inc. and Atlanta Technical College have launched a 12-month health care workforce pilot program aimed at connecting residents to high-demand health care careers across the city.

Supported by philanthropic funding from Kaiser Permanente, the initiative will provide no-cost workforce training to more than 100 residents living in Southwest and Westside Beltline communities.

The program forms part of Atlanta Beltline’s broader workforce development and job creation strategy, which is designed to ensure residents can access quality jobs in expanding economic sectors such as health care and greenspace.

Kaiser Permanente’s philanthropic support contributes to the 12-month program, which aims to serve more than 100 residents with training aligned directly with employer demand and living-wage career pathways for local workers.

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The pilot initiative provides specialized instruction across six distinct health care certification programs.

Participants can enroll in training for Nurse Aide Fast Track, Fundamentals of Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician Fast Track, Patient Care Technician or Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Patient Account Specialist.

To help participants navigate their studies and complete certification requirements, the program combines technical instruction with academic success coaching and workplace readiness training.

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Students also receive wraparound support services designed to reduce completion barriers, including child care assistance, transportation aid, tuition support and financial aid consultations.

Victoria Seals, president of Atlanta Technical College, said the partnership strengthens pathways to economic opportunity and workforce training throughout the city.

“Atlanta Technical College is proud to partner with the Atlanta Beltline to expand pathways to education, workforce development and economic mobility,” Seals said. “As our city continues to grow, we are committed to ensuring residents have access to the skills and training that help them build lasting careers, thrive in their communities and share in Atlanta’s continued success.”

Seals also emphasized the college’s role in supporting technical education across the broader region. She said that ATC’s presence in the region is helping to “transform lives” through education.

“We are honored to welcome the Atlanta Beltline as a valued partner in that mission,” Seals said.

As an institution for technical education and workforce development, Atlanta Technical College focuses on hands-on training and industry partnerships. The college provides practical instruction to equip students with skills needed to succeed in competitive regional job markets.

The Atlanta Beltline is a 22-mile rail-to-trail redevelopment project aimed at transforming neighborhoods across the city, one mile at a time. Accompanied by 11 miles of connector trails, the project is one of the largest and most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States.

Enrollment for the first training cohorts is currently open, with training provided at no cost to eligible residents in Southwest and Westside Beltline neighborhoods.

Residents interested in starting a health care career can obtain more information by attending an Atlanta Technical College information session or completing an online program interest form.

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