The Georgia Department of Human Services has a subsidized employment program that uses Federal Stimulus dollars to help companies hire additional employees.
Program Benefits:
- 80% wage subsidy (for example, a worker earning $15 an hour, employers out of pocket is $3)
- Employers will be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit as well as the Welfare -to- Work Credit
- Pre screening and Background checks
- Job Coaching is provided
- Paperwork is minimal
- Employers can build their businesses by hiring Georgia workers
Eligibility Requirements for Employment:
- Adults who have dependent children and an annual income at or below 300 percent of federal level
- Adults currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Program Requirements:
- Federal subsidies are available through September 2010
- Employers cannot replace existing employees to take advantage of the subsidy
- Positions must provide at least 30 hours of employment per week
- All positions must pay minimum wage or above
- The maximum subsidy for a six month period per employee is $26,000
Help Get Georgia’s Economy Moving Again:
- Employers can help by hiring Georgia workers and to build their businesses
- State and local officials can help by identifying employers and workers
- We can all help by ensuring that federal tax dollars paid by Georgia citizens re-ignite Georgia’s economy.
For more information contact Nattlie Ringer at Ringer Employment Solutions at 678-539-6010 or nrignter@ringeremployment.com.
