Georgia has earned national acclaim for the low- to no-cost resources it provides to help companies maintain a strong, competitive workforce. In fact, CNBC ranked Georgia's workforce best in the nation.
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.
For your specific industry needs, there’s the Service Industry Academy, Certified Economic Developer Trainer program, the Georgia Business Expansion Support Act, 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.
Related Sites:
Economic Developer Programs
Certified Specialist Programs
Georgia Work Ready Program