EIN 58-2635833

CobbWorks

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
State
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
CobbWorks promotes employment and education opportunities to strengthen the workforce and economic development in the community through various services to businesses and job-seekers. They deliver program services under Worksource Georgia, specifically as Cobb County's American Job Center, providing access to a system of employment. The organization also supports dislocated workers who have been laid off through no fault of their own with funding of up to $10,000 each for education, training, and support services. CobbWorks is based in Marietta, GA.
Total revenues
$4,769,914
2023
Total expenses
$4,706,842
2023
Total assets
$1,070,209
2023
Num. employees
32
2023

Program areas at CobbWorks

Adult program: see sch o for complete description.through this program we assist adult community members in obtaining their general education development (ged) and increasing their skills to read, write, compute, and use english. We work to bring together community resources to promote and support adult literacy training in cobb county. The literacy program also offered digital literacy programs through microsoft training and one-on-one computer tutoring. Trainings include microsoft word, power point and excel programs.
Worksource: see sch o for complete description.cobbworks, Inc. Delivers program services under the worksource Georgia identifier, worksource cobb as cobb county's american job center, worksource cobb/cobbworks provides access to a system of employment and education services for our local community.in an increasing complex workforce and economy. People sometimes need guidance and assistance in managing their career development, particularly when challenged with unexpected events. Worksource cobb/cobbworks provides workforce services that assist people in helping themselves and their families. Individuals can receive basic core, intensive or training services.the center is open to any cobb resident in need of tools or resources to improve their employment outlook. Visitors have access to job vacancy listings, job search skills, labor market information, community resources, and financial aid. Assistance also includes resume writing, free job readiness workshops, access to fax and copier machines for sending and copying resumes, and access to computers with ms office software, internet access, and resume writing software. Intensive services consist of providing individualized assistance to job seekers through our comprehensive assessments and diagnostic testing, one-on-one career advisement and employment plans, and individual group and career counseling.if individuals are unable to visit our center, they may be able to access our mobile career center (mcc), a state of the art, fully accessible, computer lab on wheels. Through a partnership with the local library system, the mcc travels to county libraries in order to serve customers beyond our brick and mortar facility. The mcc provides the same core services in the vehicle that is provided in the workforce development center by traveling from location to location. Underemployed individuals looking to increase their job skills and obtain higher wages can receive funding of up to $10,000 for education, training, and supportive services. In addition to traditional training funding we also partner with other organizations to provide specialized training programs. Construction ready cobb is a partnership with the construction education foundation of Georgia, chattahoochee technical college, and hb next. Construction ready is a four-week program that screens and trains entry level workers. Earning up to eight industry recognized credentials, graduates of construction ready are drug-free, trained, credentialed and motivated to work.although our offices were closed to the public, due to the covid-19 pandemic, we were able to continue providing many of our services in a virtual mode through our website and use of the internet.
Youth programs: see sch o for complete description.the Cobbworks, Inc. Youth program serves youth ages 16-24 who have a barrier to successfully complete an educational or training program. The target group for this program is youth who are high school dropouts, basic skills deficient, pregnant or parenting, disabled, ex-offenders, low income, foster children homeless or runaway youth. Program participants have three different career tracks to pursue: secondary education (high school diploma/ged), post-secondary education (degree or occupational skill), or employment (work experience/internship program). For youth choosing the secondary educational track, the program offers participants onsite ged preparation class instruction and tutoring called our epic (educational pathways into careers) program. For participants entering into our post-secondary tract, the youth program offers financial aid and assistance into a training program that can include an associate degree program, bachelor degree, occupational skill/licensing program, or specialized training. Participants seeking employment can be offered a four month paid internship in their chosen career field. Each program offers case management and support services to ensure successful program completion. Supportive services can include ged testing fees, childcare assistance, transportation assistance, graduation fees, book fees, and monetary incentive for program completion.
Dislocated worker program services: individuals laid off through no fault of their own are classified as dislocated workers. Our programs support these job seekers with funding of up to $10,000 each to receive education, training, and support services leading to certificates, degrees, and occupational advancements to obtain new jobs, careers, and promotions. We partnered with service providers consisting of colleges, universities, and training enterprises and institutions to achieve these goals. In addition to the job training programs the workforce development center operated by Cobbworks, Inc. Provides a one stop service for job seeking customers with core, intensive and training to assist them in obtaining a job, and community businesses with support in identifying employees. Tools and resources include providing information of job vacancy listings, job search skills, labor market, community resources, and financial aid. Assistance also includes resume writing, free job readiness workshops, access to fax and copier machines for sending and copying resumes, and access to computers with ms office software, internet access, and resume writing software. Intensive services consist of providing individualized assistance to job seekers through our comprehensive assessments and diagnostic testing, one-on-one career advisement and employment plans, and individual and group career counseling.although our offices were closed to the public due to the covid-19 pandemic, we were able to continue providing many of our services in a virtual mode through our website and use of the internet.

Grants made by CobbWorks

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Construction Education Foundation of GATo Serve As the Lead Financial Agency for the Construction Career Training Partnership in Operating A Construction Career Training Program To Low-Income, Disadvantaged Cobb County Residents.$98,346
Goodwill of North GeorgiaTo Provide Training and Placement for Healthcare Workers and It To Low-Income, Disadvantaged Cobb County Residents.$29,153

Who funds CobbWorks

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Greater AtlantaGeneral Support$50,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$69

Personnel at CobbWorks

NameTitleCompensation
Sonya GrantPresident and Chief Executive Officer$143,063
Alisa JacksonDirector of Operations and Eo Officer
Brenda GanawayBusiness and Finance Director
David CormierAdministrative and Finance Manager
Aida JonesProgram Services Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for CobbWorks

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,769,083
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$831
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,769,914

Form 990s for CobbWorks

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-02-24990View PDF
2019-062020-02-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from United Way of Greater Atlanta
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from United Way of Greater Atlanta
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
463 Commerce Park Dr 100
Marietta, GA 30060
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
County
Cobb County, GA
Website URL
worksourcecobb.org/ 
Phone
(770) 528-4300
IRS details
EIN
58-2635833
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J22: Employment Training
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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