Georgia’s educated, highly skilled and nationally-recognized workforce is one of the state’s leading assets, providing companies a competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace. From specialized workforce training to programs connecting the state’s intellectual capital to the business community, Georgia’s state-backed resources ensure that business enterprises, large and small, have access to the best and brightest talent.
The Governor's Office of Workforce Development is charged with bridging development and education with the economic needs of the state. In a joint effort with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), a Team Work (PDF) brochure has been produced to provide Georgia's communities, civic groups, local and state officials, business leaders and citizens a comprehensive guide to the state's primary organizations that assist in this endeavor.
One of the state's biggest assets in workforce is administered by the Technical College System of Georgia (formerly Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education - GDTAE). Georgia’s nationally recognized Quick Start program provides flexible, customized training through a network of technical colleges and universities. Since 1967, more than 5,600 companies and 706,000 Georgia workers have benefited from this no-cost program.
For the more than 280,000 students enrolled and 40,000 faculty teaching in the state’s public colleges and universities, Georgia provides the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP). A University System of Georgia program, ICAPP unites the intellectual resources of the state’s educational community with the state’s business sector. One example of this partnership helped the state in June 2010 land GE's Smart Grid Technoplogy Center of Excellence. (PDF)
For your specific industry needs, there’s the Service Industry Academy, Certified Economic Developer Trainer program, the Georgia Business Expansion Support Act (BEST), and other certified-specialist programs to address a number of job categories.
With Georgia’s workforce programs come important tax credits and incentives to encourage workforce development through growth, enrichment, training or retraining. Together, these innovative programs help you build the valuable workforce you need to ensure success for you and your employees.
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Economic Developer Programs
Certified Specialist Programs
Georgia Work Ready Program