01 Oct 2024
Grants & Funding Opportunities | October 2024
Our monthly lists of grants and funding opportunities are curated to support our Georgia Energy Cities. We aim to help our communities secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses. Our featured funding is the Pathways to Removing Obstacles Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
24 Sep 2024
Gen Z and Alpha: Embracing Blue-Collar Opportunities
With Tech Skills and Hands-On Innovation, Younger Generations Are Choosing Apprenticeships and Trade Careers to Build Georgia’s Workforce of the Future.
Contrary to popular belief, blue-collar jobs are not fading away— accounting for 22.7% of total employment (Esri, 2024).
13 Sep 2024
Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit
- Georgia was named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th year in a row by Area Development magazine, with workforce development being a major contributor.
- In addition to overall Top State, Georgia also earned a No. 1 ranking for the 15th year in a row for its nationally recognized workforce development program, Georgia Quick Start.
05 Sep 2024
Grants & Funding Opportunities | September 2024
Each month, our Office of Economic and Community Development compiles a list of grants and funding opportunities to support our Georgia Energy Cities. We aim to help our communities secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses. This month, the funding featured is the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program and the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
28 Aug 2024
ECG Marks 20 Years with Economic Development Bus Tour Across South Georgia
The 2024 ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Bus Tour marked a special milestone in its 20th year. Touring South Georgia, visiting our #GAEnergyCities of Adel, Cordele, Doerun, Douglas, Fitzgerald, Moultrie, and Sylvester presented a valuable opportunity for our state economic development partners to experience our communities firsthand.