School Choice Abundant In Georgia
Last week I attended the event to launch the Georgia Consortium of Advanced Technical Training that I previewed in my prior column. The program is a pilot that will allow…
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Georgia Turning Graduates Into Employees
We’re in the weeks that transition the unofficial move from Spring into Summer. Colleges have begun their graduation ceremonies with my alma mater the University of Georgia holding commencement ceremonies…
Industrial Maintenance Training Added in FY17 Budget
Governor Deal signed into law the fiscal year 2017 budget this week. Included is an expansion of the Strategic Industries Workforce Development to include training for “industrial maintenance” professionals. These…
GDOT Stretches Road Dollars…Into Economic Development Win
Governor Nathan Deal is expected to announce that Australian firm EdenCrete Industries will be locating it’s US manufacturing headquarters in Augusta Georgia. The plant is expected to create 230 jobs…
Savannah sustains rise in containerized trade
The Georgia Ports Authority announced another record year in containerized trade, reporting 8% growth on top of the all-time high set in 2015. The Savannah and Brunswick ports continued growth…