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map of Georgia with words: A declining number of births is already impacting the local school systems in Georgia. K-12 enrollment has declined in half of the state’s Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) over the past ten years.

Workforce Pipeline Snapshot: Impact of Declining Number of Births

November 20, 2024

We're taking a deeper look at data from our Georgia Workforce Pipeline Snapshot.

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UGA receives USDA funding to support two new rural communities in PROPEL

November 20, 2024

The UGA Institute of Government recently received $132,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand its work in rural Georgia.

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Gov. Brian Kemp speaks to a room of people during the closing luncheon for the Institute of Government Workforce Development Conference.

The UGA Institute of Government knows workforce

November 14, 2024

Annual conference focuses on innovation and building long-term workforce pipelines

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Georgia Workforce and Economic Resilience Center, News
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Sold-out Georgia’s Workforce Conference set for Nov. 12-13

October 24, 2024

Georgia’s Workforce Conference will take place at the University of Georgia’s Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, Nov. 12-13. Registration is no longer available, as the conference is at full capacity.

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Fifteen Professionals Earn Georgia Certified Economic Developer status through UGA

September 24, 2024

Fifteen Georgia professionals recently earned Georgia Certified Economic Developer certification through the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

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