Transform Your Future Through Education
The Gwinnett International Workforce Academy (GIWA) is a tuition-free digital learning program equipping professionals and community members with the skills, knowledge, and credentials to lead in the nonprofit sector and beyond.
WHAT IS GIWA
The Gwinnett International Workforce Academy is a free, fully online educational initiative launched by Face Friends Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Sugar Hill, Georgia.
GIWA offers five professional development tracks designed to build practical skills in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, operations, financial management, and community communications. Whether you are entering the nonprofit sector for the first time or deepening your expertise, GIWA meets you where you are.
Our inaugural cohort launches in 2027. Enrollment is now open.
WHY GIWA
TUITION FREE & FULLY ONLINE
No cost to enroll. All courses are delivered digitally, accessible anywhere, on your schedule.
CAREER READY CURRICULUM
Five specialized tracks built around real nonprofit and workforce development competencies.