- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors, make up the Federal Reserve System
- Announces the first regions collaborate with local community-based organizations to deploy resources to help job seekers connect to good jobs
- The Alliance a coalition of civil rights groups, nonprofits, private sector employers, labor unions
- The Atlanta Fed excited to contribute to finding real-world solutions to current labor market challenges
- Though economic conditions improving see a ‘less-than recovery many lower-wage workers and workers of color remain distressed
- The Alliance also working to secure commitments from employers to hire talented workers with nontraditional education and experience