February 2024

Workforce Development Newsletter

NADO Award

Congratulations to Georgia Mountains Works, Worksource Georgia Mountains, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, and all participating employers on winning the NADO award for both Supervisor & Industry Leadership (SAIL) and Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship, both offered at Lanier Technical College.

Hire a Veteran Panel

Friday, February 23, 2024

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual - Register

Discussion Topics:

Benefits of Hiring a Veteran

Where to post jobs

Culture Considerations

Employer Incentives

2-year USDOL Registered Apprenticeship with classes starting March 2024. A sampling of topics offered at 2 locations includes:

QI Macros - Data Collection

Flow Charts - Ppk-Cpk

Gage RR - ROI

Customer Relations

MFG Sector Partners In Action

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Building & Investing in Your Manufacturing Workforce Development Supply Chain. Learn how to overcome labor shortages, sustain productivity and growth in manufacturing.

#Manufacturing #MFG

Georgia AIM (Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing) is hosting a focus group to discuss AI basics and its applications in manufacturing demonstrating the potential to help efficiency and drive business benefits.

Discover the potential of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant! Eligible participants can access up to $10,000 to cover tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Unlock new opportunities for development and career advancement with WIOA. #WIOAGrant #WIOA

In honor of an employee at Harbin Lumber who underwent heart surgery, the staff decided to wear red for American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. This is to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and promote heart health.

LEAD at North Georgia Technical College has officially started its first day of class. Over the next 12 weeks, students will be instructed by subject matter experts, focusing on leadership in the workplace. #LEAD #LeadershipandDevelopment

For Industry & Economic Development Day, Lanier Tech and King's Hawaiian hosted Gainesville High School, sharing valuable information about manufacturing career opportunities. #MFGDAY #PlantTour

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

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