GA Work Ready

A qualified and prepared workforce is paramount to local economic development efforts. Georgia's Work Ready program will be a tool available to local communities in Georgia to help validate they have the workforce ready to fill the hiring needs for both existing and new industries. From Employers to Job Seekers to Community Leaders - everyone can benefit from Georgia Work Ready!

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce works closely with the DeKalb County Workforce Development Department and DeKalb Technical College to ensure that job applicants have the skills to succeed in a highly competitive work environment. Also involved is the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, the department advising and implementing entity for the Governor that also serves as staff to the State Workforce Investment Board. Their role is one that promotes the Governor's visions of linking education and workforce development and aligning that linked effort with the economic development of the State, its regions and communities. The Governor's workforce development vision links education and workforce development and aligns them with economic development at the State, regional and community levels.

 More information can be found at http://www.gaworkready.org.