Georgia's Workforce Conference

Registration now open!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel | 1197 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602

Regular registration (starts July 21): $350

Breakout session with speaker and attendees at the 2024 Workforce Conference.

Explore Workforce Development in Georgia

Join us for our two-day Georgia’s Workforce Conference to learn about innovative strategies and programs Georgia companies, communities and organizations are using to address talent development needs and build long-term workforce pipelines.

Georgia’s Workforce Conference will bring together partners in workforce development, education, business and economic development to explore promising practices and emerging ideas to solve talent challenges around the state.

attendees at conference reading a handout

Conference Information

Plenary sessions with business, government and education experts will focus on data, strategies and insights to navigate talent opportunities and challenges in Georgia. The agenda also offers networking opportunities.

Learn What's New

Example breakout session topics include:

Flipping the Workforce Script: Lessons from Our Biggest Failures (and How to Steal Our Best Ideas)
Assessing for Success: Skills and Aptitudes as Key Drivers in Workforce Development
Automation, Manufacturing and the Workforce
The Increasing Demand for AI Skills Across All Skill and Educational Levels

Featured Breakout Sessions

Investing in Georgia's Future: From Classroom to Career- Over the past five years, Georgia Power Foundation's "Workforce for Georgia" signature grant program has been a catalyst for change, empowering schools across the state to expand their pathways and educational offerings to meet the workforce needs in their communities. This presentation will showcase the remarkable impact of these grants on Georgia's educational and workforce landscape. hrough the perspectives of key stakeholders: educators, grant recipients, and technical assistance partners, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the "Workforce for Georgia" grant program has enabled schools to enhance their curriculum, provide cutting-edge resources, and create dynamic learning environments that align with the needs of today's job market. We will highlight the diverse ways in which schools have utilized the grants to foster innovation, improve student outcomes, and help bridge the gap between education and industry.

Where Workforce Begins: How Georgia’s Communities are Linking Housing and Economic Development- As Georgia’s population grows and the state attracts new industries, housing has become a key component of maintaining the workforce. This session explores how housing can serve as a strategic tool for economic development, highlighting efforts underway across the state. Guest speakers will share firsthand experiences leading housing initiatives in their communities, including lessons learned, innovative approaches, and the challenges of aligning housing with workforce and economic development goals. Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable ideas to address housing needs in their own communities.

Honing Your Pitch Through Data- Come hear how the Rowen Foundation partnered with the Institute of Government to take a deep dive on regional data and how their marketing partners at Jackson Spalding are using that data in their communications and marketing strategy.

Lodging

For your convenience, a block of rooms has been set aside for conference participants at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel.

Lodging is limited, so please book early!

University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602 | 706.542.2134

Call 706.542.2134 to reserve your room with group code 37309.
Reserve a room online by clicking here.