The HDCI team is utilizing the information that has been gathered to develop and manage industry-specific task forces. These task forces are composed of business representatives and key stakeholders from each industry. The purpose of each task force will be to analyze the current situation and… Read More
The HDCI Aerospace Task Force brings together partners from across the aerospace industry to expand educational and training opportunities for a variety of in-demand careers. The Aerospace Industry has a breadth of opportunities that can lead to rewarding careers. The task force is currently… Read More
The HDCI Construction Task Force Launched in May, 2017. The goal of the task force is to fill the workforce pipeline with more skilled tradesmen and modernize the construction industry's reputation. For every four retiring tradesmen, there is only one to take their place. Furthermore, many are not… Read More
The HDCI Film Task Force was created to address the workforce needs of the quickly growing film and entertainment industry. The economic impact of the industry grew to an unprecedented $9.5 billion in FY17. This rapid growth originally created a critical shortage of 'below-the-line' film workers.… Read More
The HDCI Information Technology Task Force was created in response to the acute need for Next Generation Tech Talent identified by employers in the first two years of the initiative. The HDCI IT Task Force is composed of IT industry leaders and core workforce development and education partners who… Read More
The HDCI Logistics Task Force was created to address the ever-changing workforce needs of Georgia's Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics (TDL) industry. The convergence of e-commerce accelerating demand for supply chain digitization, the port exponentially increasing its capacity to… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2014–Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) produced an increase in the number of jobs and investment in the industries of aerospace, call centers and logistics/distribution… Read More
ATLANTA, September 11, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Area Development magazine has ranked Georgia as the No. 1 place in the nation in which to do business. Area Development is a leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation. 'Georgia's… Read More
ATLANTA, September 15, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that all 159 Georgia counties have been designated Camera Ready. The state's Camera… Read More
ATLANTA, September 16-Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that TSYS, a global payments company headquartered in Columbus, will create up to 450 jobs through a new contact center in Henry County. 'TSYS's decision to expand in Georgia is a testament to our state's top-ranked business… Read More
