July Workforce Development Newsletter | | |
This month we highlight Lisa Jackson of Satellite Industries and our newest partners including Catapult, Fieldale, Geveko Markings, GM Wood Products, medmix and Mincey Marble. Mark your calendar for our in-person manufacturing sector meeting coming up in September. Our regional manufacturing sector is making a difference in Georgia and we are so proud to be working alongside of all of you.
-Shelley and Greg, Workforce Strategies Group LLC
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Lisa Jackson, HR Business Partner at Satellite Industries in Dahlonega. Satellite Industries is one of the leading innovators in the portable sanitation industry.
"I have always enjoyed coordinating things or events, and once I started taking business classes, I realized it feels natural to be in a leadership position. I enjoy being able to help people more than anything."
Read the full article here.
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Welcome! Georgia Mountains Works is pleased to announce six new partners.
Employer Partners determine occupational and project priorities, demonstrate workforce development as a company priority, and receive preference for workforce development opportunities. Partnership opens a network of valuable resources, people and ideas.
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Georgia Mountains Works implements workforce development initiatives for the manufacturing sector in the 13-county region from a strategy developed by employers, economic developers, educators and stakeholders.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us on September 10 for our
in-person Georgia Mountains Works Manufacturing Sector Meeting
at Lanier Technical College.
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“The Basics”
“Funding Apprenticeships”
“The Apprentice”
“The Mentor”
“The Vision”
“Pre-Apprenticeship”
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Apprenticeship Navigator Webinar Series Recap
Our 6-part Apprenticeship Navigator Webinar series is complete. Each webinar covers a specific topic about Registered Apprenticeships in 15 minutes. Apprenticeship Navigator is facilitated by Workforce Strategies Group, through Georgia Mountains Works and WorkSource Georgia Mountains, and is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s SAEF grant to expand registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs).
Watch webinar series here!
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Contact us - we will be happy to help you navigate
Apprenticeship and Workforce Develpment.
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Panel Built Tour
We recently toured Panel Built, a proud GMW partner and custom structure manufacturer based in Blairsville! Clair Ruess and Steve Grzesik gave us a behind-the-scenes look at one of their six locations. With over 300 employees and growing, their headquarters is expanding by 80,000 sq. ft. Big thanks to Panel Built for showing us how it’s done in Union County!
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- Highlight an employee who has taken advantage of your company's tuition reimbursement programs int he office and on social media.
- Ask existing employee's if they'd like to be a peer-to-peer mentor for new employees.
- Share industry-specific webinars or conferences that employees can attend.
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SAIL Fall 2025
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville Campus
Tuesday's 8:00 - 12:00 Noon
July 29 - October 14
| | Registration is open for 48-hours of Supervisors and Leadership training over 12 weeks. Training is supported by WorkSource Georgia Mountains Incumbent Worker Training Funds (WIOA - IWT). Register for either location or contact us to discuss custom training. | | |
LEAD Fall 2025
North Georgia Technical College
Curahee - Toccoa Campus
Thursday's 8:00 - 12:00 Noon
August 14 - November 6
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MFG Sector Partners In Action
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Georgia is a national leader in advanced manufacturing, outpacing the U.S. in 10-year GDP growth in the manufacturing of products including machinery, electrical equipment and components, and fabricated metals. This results in a $59.5 billion output, and an abundant workforce of approximately 289,000 production workers.
#GaManufacturing #Data
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Employers can post openings, screen for candidates, and track applications. Contact Tammy at Region 2 Office of Workforce Development, 404.548.5312, trauch@worksourcega.org
Job Seekers can search for jobs, create or upload multiple resumés, find training opportunities, and explore careers. #WorksourceGA
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Congratulations to Ms. Holli Howard on being named GACTE’s WBL Teacher Of the Year! She is the WBL director at Chestatee High School in Hall County Schools.
#WBlTeacherOfTheYear
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Job seekers searching for opportunities in and around Hart County and those looking to “up-skill” their career can join the Hart County Industrial Building Authority the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Hart County Adult Learning Center.
#WorkforceWednesdays
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Graduates of the Stephens County High School Manufacturing Challenge were prepared for a fast-paced career in the manufacturing sector.
Students toured Harbin Lumber, Team Metal Finishing, ASI Southeast, American Woodmark, and GM Wood Products and employers interviewed students on graduation day.
#Bootcamps
| | Recently, Ashley Davis of Lawson Air Conditioning, had the opportunity to sit down for an authentic conversation for an episode of The Line podcast with Blackline LTD. They spent time talking about some topics like legacy, workforce development, and culture building. We are proud of Lawson for their commitment to workforce development as a Georgia Mountains Works partner.
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Manufacturing (MFG) Sector Strategy collaborates with stakeholders in the 13-county WorkSource Georgia Mountains (WSGM) region to align education and workforce training programs with the needs of manufacturing businesses. WSGM, under Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, administers the federal WIOA funds which encourages sector strategies and partnerships. Workforce Strategies Group LLC manages the MFG Sector Strategy.
Workforce Strategies Group – Collaborating to realize a skilled workforce
Georgia Mountains Works Website
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