CareerRise Announces Leadership Transition: Doug Hooker Named Interim CEO

PRESS RELEASE

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – CareerRise, a leader in workforce development, announces a leadership transition. The Board of Directors has appointed Doug Hooker as Interim CEO.

Doug brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure as Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission, where he successfully guided regional growth and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. His deep understanding of community development and workforce systems, combined with his longstanding commitment to the Atlanta region through numerous board roles, positions him well to lead CareerRise during this important period.

“We congratulate Doug Hooker on his appointment as Interim CEO at CareerRise,” said Beth Lowry, Chair of the Board of Directors. “As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our mission to expand access to opportunities and resources that promote economic mobility, support skilled workers, champion good jobs, and strengthen communities.” The Board will conduct a search for a permanent CEO in the coming months.

CareerRise remains committed to its mission and looks forward to continued collaboration with employers, workforce development organizations, and community partners across the region.

About CareerRise, Inc.
CareerRise, Inc. is a workforce intermediary that strategically connects the dots between employers, training providers, support services, job seekers, and workforce funders to build partnerships and implement equitable workforce strategies in Metro Atlanta.

To learn more about CareerRise, please visit our website.

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Media Contact: Allison Carpenter, Communications Manager, CareerRise, [email protected]