Talent & Education

Our Talent & Education directory highlights the organizations shaping Georgia’s workforce pipeline — from secondary and higher education to professional and lifelong learning. These institutions play a critical role in driving sustainable economic development by preparing, attracting, and retaining the talent that businesses and communities need to grow. Their work ensures the state remains competitive and attractive to world-class employers and individuals choosing to live, work, and invest in Georgia.

Directory of Talent & Education Organizations

Atlanta Regional Commission – Get Info

Building and maintaining a skilled workforce is critical for the Atlanta region’s economy. The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Workforce Solutions Division manages WorkSource Atlanta Regional, which provides services to help meet the needs of today’s employers and job seekers in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.

Georgia Council on Economic Education – 404.413.7820

Each year, the Georgia Council on Economic Education delivers more than 150 standards-driven professional development workshops to thousands of K–12 teachers, preparing them to teach economics and personal finance in creative, effective ways. Thanks to generous donations, these programs are provided at no financial cost to teachers, schools, or school systems, including reimbursement for substitute teachers. We also offer innovative lesson plans and materials aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. More

Georgia Center for Innovation – Get Info

To grow a business, reshape product lines or launch new ideas, it’s helpful to have a partner in the process rather than navigating solo. The Georgia Center of Innovation stands ready to be part of your team from start to finish, saving precious time and financial and human resources. Working hand-in-hand with Georgia business owners and leaders, our aim is to think creatively together, link you to experts and information, and supply other tools that move your business to the next level. If you’re looking for impartial, professional advice, you’ve discovered the right place. Our team members bring wisdom and insight in their specific industries and have the ability to clear the path to innovation and expansion. Let’s get started.

Georgia Tech – Get Info

Wherever you are in your professional or personal development, Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) offers education solutions that help our learners build momentum toward their career and life goals—from personal enrichment to advancement in the field. Rooted in over 45 years of distance learning experience and building on Georgia Tech’s rich academic history and legacy as a technology, business, and innovation leader, GTPE prepares learners for life through world-class programs that propel lifelong growth.

Georgia Southern University, Professional Education – Get Info

Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) offers high-quality courses, programs, and customized training designed to support your professional goals and personal growth. Whether you’re seeking career advancement, certification preparation, or enrichment opportunities for yourself or your child, we provide flexible and affordable learning solutions for every stage of life.

Mercer University’s School of Medicine 

Founded in 1982, Mercer University’s School of Medicine prepares physicians and health professionals to serve rural and medically underserved communities across Georgia. More than 60 percent of graduates practice in Georgia, and over 80 percent of those serve rural or underserved areas. The School operates four-year M.D. campuses in Macon, Savannah and Columbus, with a clinical campus in Valdosta, and partners with major regional teaching hospitals statewide. Mercer Medicine, its clinical faculty practice, serves patients across multiple Georgia counties. The School also offers graduate and doctoral programs in biomedical sciences, rural health sciences, preclinical sciences and family therapy.

Wiregrass Technical College – Contact

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College exists to meet the needs of students and the community through our mission of educational and workforce development. We are pleased that you have visited our website and we hope that you find the program to meet your individual needs. With over 150 programs, including credit, noncredit, and online courses, we are proud that students can choose a program they love and can build into a successful career. In addition to credit programs, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers continuing education courses for your personal development and economic development courses to meet the professional development of individuals for business and industry. In addition, our adult education program is designed to assist students who need to improve their basic skills or want to obtain their GED.

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