Through the Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants program, the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government will work with Georgia school districts to assess the alignment of CTAE offerings with in-demand, high-wage, and growing industries in Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Department of Economic Development partnered to award a total of $203,564 in grants to Clarke, Clayton, Crisp, Effingham, Fulton, Harris, Jackson, Murray, Muscogee, Oconee, Peach, Savannah-Chatham, Tattnall, and White County school districts along with the Marietta City school district. The grant program provides financial support and technical assistance to assess existing pathways to workforce needs and develop plans to close gaps.
It is the latest in a series of developments to help Georgia schools, communities and industries. In the fall of 2023, GaDOE and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government released an updated Georgia Alignment Toolkit to guide schools and districts in connecting education and industry.