Partnership With Georgia Power Equips Education Leaders To Strengthen Workforce Development Efforts
ATHENS, GA — Dr. Tracolya Green, Superintendent of Camden County Schools, is one of 16 school superintendents from across Georgia who have completed the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy, a collaboration between the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Georgia Power.
Dr. Green was recognized at a graduation ceremony in Atlanta on April 22.
The academy introduced key concepts, trends, programs and approaches, empowering superintendents to become workforce development catalysts in their school districts and communities.
These participating superintendents, representing school districts of all sizes, have gained knowledge and skills they can apply as they support students’ career paths and boost their communities’ local economies. We are excited to follow their districts’ progress in the coming months and years.
— Greg Wilson, Institute of Government Associate Director
Participants attended in-person and virtual workshops from October through April, including an October kick-off in West Point with a tour of the KIA Georgia manufacturing facility, Georgia’s Workforce Conference at UGA in November and a final workshop and graduation in April.
When education and workforce development align, we create real opportunities for students by connecting what they learn in the classroom to clear, attainable pathways into high-demand careers. Through the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy, we’re working alongside superintendents to help empower students’ futures and strengthen the talent pipeline for communities across Georgia.
— Jonathan King, Director of Workforce Development, Georgia Power
Each superintendent completed a capstone project that focused on a specific workforce development action item to be implemented in their district within 12 months. They presented their capstones at the final workshop.
To learn more about the UGA Institute of Government’s programs including the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy, visit cviog.uga.edu.
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About the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Founded in 1927, the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government informs, innovates, and inspires so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. As an integral part of the University of Georgia’s public service and outreach mission, the Institute of Government’s faculty, staff, and students work every day to provide the highest quality educational programing, on-the-ground assistance, and innovative tools that equip government leaders, build stronger communities, inspire economic success, and improve quality of life throughout the state of Georgia.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook, X, and Instagram.