Workforce
THE BEST OF GEORGIA:
A SKILLED WORKFORCE IN EASY COMMUTING RANGE.
Peach County provides a strategic advantage for businesses seeking a skilled and readily available workforce. With a talent pool exceeding 500,000 within a convenient commute, companies benefit from a diverse workforce powering leading international, national, regional, and local enterprises. From agribusiness and aviation to cutting-edge technology, construction, and advanced military applications, our workforce offers a wealth of experience across a spectrum of industries.
Empowering Your Workforce:
- Georgia's Workforce Development: The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Workforce Division (GDEcD, WD) drives workforce excellence, aligning training with industry needs and fostering economic growth.
- Talent Pipeline: Georgia's robust university and technical college system produces over 60,000 graduates annually, ensuring a steady supply of skilled professionals.
- Georgia Quick Start: Recognized as the nation's premier workforce training program, Georgia Quick Start delivers free, customized training, from initial assessments to job-specific skill development, in classrooms, mobile labs, and on-site.
- Georgia Skilled Trade Initiative: This program connects students with rewarding careers in Georgia's high-demand skilled trade sectors.
- Silent Professionals Network: A dedicated platform connecting military and law enforcement veterans with private security opportunities.
- Workforce Investment Act (WIA): Providing essential funding for employment and training, supporting dislocated workers and low-income adults and youth.
- Hiring Assistance: The Georgia Department of Labor simplifies recruitment with job postings, application screening, interview facilities, and job fairs.
- WorkSource Georgia Portal: A comprehensive online platform offering job search tools, resume creation, and access to education and training resources.
Tailored Training and Ongoing Support:
Georgia Quick Start's internationally acclaimed program has a proven track record of success, training workers for diverse industries, from aerospace to pharmaceuticals. This program provides ongoing support, collaborating with the Technical College System of Georgia to ensure continuous skill development.
Peach County offers not just a workforce, but a strategic partnership, providing the training, talent, and support necessary for your business to thrive.
