Georgia Strengthens Workforce Development Through New Education and Workforce Strategy Act
Georgia has enacted the Education and Workforce Strategy Act (HB 1302), which went into effect on July 1, marking a new era for coordinating education and workforce policy in the state. This legislation transforms the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement into the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, aiming for a more unified approach to workforce education programs. The new office will collaborate with the Technical College System of Georgia and the state Department of Education to create an integrated state workforce development plan. This plan will streamline federal programs like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, which fund job centers, job training, and updated equipment for high school and community college students. The Georgia Department of Labor's new strategic plan also emphasizes strengthening leadership through transparency, collaboration, and partnerships to train skilled workers for the state's growing...