Governor Brian Kemp (R) has proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month, recognizing the critical role of education, training, and talent development to keep the state competitive and prosperous for hardworking Georgians.
Building on his unveiling of the Top State for Talent initiative last year, Kemp has announced that the third annual Governor’s Workforce Summit will be held on October 20th–21st at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
As a cornerstone of the Top State for Talent initiative, the yearly Summit connects education, training, and economic development priorities, strengthening the workforce pipeline that delivers for students, families, job seekers, and businesses.
Presentations will spotlight innovative workforce strategies and success stories from every corner of Georgia, offering participants a dynamic look at how communities are rising to meet the needs of employers and job seekers alike.
The event is expected to bring together educators, business leaders, government officials, and community partners to ensure Georgia remains the top state for business.
For context, the Top State for Talent initiative is a cross-agency effort to prepare Georgians for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow, and was originally set up by the Governor and the Georgia General Assembly.
The initiative targets high schools, technical colleges, universities, and credentialing programs, aligning every step of the talent pipeline to ensure Georgians graduate with more than just diplomas and a plethora of opportunities.
Kemp commented on this announcement with optimism, touting Georgia’s reputation among job creators who have chosen to invest in the state.
“To ensure our students are ready to fill the unprecedented levels of new opportunities coming our way, thanks to Georgia's record-breaking economic development wins, we're again bringing together public and private sector leaders to better align our workforce pipeline,” Kemp shared. “Together, we'll build on the milestone successes of prior years, like Georgia MATCH and strengthened high-demand career positioning.”
