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"We need a workforce development system that links workforce development and education together and to the economic needs of the state, its regions and local communities."
State Workforce Investment Board Report of Progress - 2006
Governor Sonny Perdue's vision for workforce development is to link education and workforce development together and align with the economic development of the State, its regions and communities. To enable this vision to become a reality for Georgia, the Governor reconstituted the State Workforce Investment Board under his Office and established the Governor's Office of Workforce Development by Executive Order dated February 2, 2006. In that order, the Governor tasked the Board with the mission of developing a strategic plan that would enable his workforce development vision to be implemented in Georgia.
Since that time, the following workforce development activities have been cataloged on behalf of the Governor by the State Workforce Investment Board and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development:
National Governor's Association Policy Academy
National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices
State Sector Strategies:
Innovative Workforce Policies to Address Worker and Employer Needs
CAA Military Spouse Grant
Georgia is one of six states selected to participate in a joint demonstration grant between the Department of Defense and the Department of Labor to provide training grants to spouses of active duty militaryGeorgia Work Ready Initiative
Visit the Georgia is Ready to Work web siteWorkforce Development Survey
On February 2, 2006, by Executive Order, the Governor reconstituted the State Workforce Investment Board and charged it with developing a comprehensive Workforce Development Strategic Plan that links workforce development to education and aligns this effort with economic development in the State, its regions, and communities. The Governor's Office of Workforce Development (GOWFD) was also established to provide staff support to the board in this effort.