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UGA PROPEL Rural Scholars program announces second class of scholars

January 04, 2024

Fifteen University of Georgia undergraduate students have been named as PROPEL Rural Scholars for the 2023-2024 academic year. The experiential learning program is in its second year, and the new class of scholars is nearly twice as large as the inaugural cohort. This year’s scholars range from...

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Nikia M. Johnson, Workforce Development Specialist at Georgia Power, discusses the new 'Engaging the Future Workforce: A Guide for Georgia Business' document during the 'From Exploration and Exposure to Experience' breakout session.

University of Georgia Institute of Government knows workforce

December 08, 2023

Addressing workforce development is a team sport, and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government is leading the way by convening stakeholders, sharing best practices and unpacking the latest data for industries across Georgia.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to fund expansion of UGA’s PROPEL program

November 20, 2023

The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand its work with rural communities in Georgia.

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University of Georgia’s PROPEL program receives top national honors

October 17, 2023

PROPEL, a University of Georgia program, took home the top prize from a national awards competition honoring outstanding economic development initiatives, research and accomplishments.

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University of Georgia conference will address industry workforce needs

September 29, 2023

Employers, educators, and community and government leaders will gather at the University of Georgia in November to learn the latest strategies and resources for addressing talent development needs and building long-term workforce pipelines across the state.

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