Georgia Community & Technical Colleges: Building a Skilled Manufacturing Workforce

Georgia’s Community and Technical Colleges are at the heart of preparing the next generation of manufacturing talent.
With Manufacturing Georgia, we’re making it easier than ever for colleges and employers to align — and for students to find their place in Georgia’s manufacturing sector.
James Kelleher
Georgia Association of Manufacturers
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POWERED BY GEORGIA's community and technical colleges

How Colleges Can Get Involved

Community and Technical College play a critical role in training Georgia's workforce. Manufacturing Georgia is designed to highlight the work that colleges are already doing, and create the ability for colleges to scale in order to meet demanding workforce needs.

Join the CTCN for Nationwide Access

Collaborate nationally with colleges and employers.
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Offer In-Person Lab Experiences

Bring hands-on learning to your community.
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Promote Your Signature Training Programs

Showcase your top programs to meet statewide employer needs.
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COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE NETWORK

Join the Community & Technical College Network (CTCN)

Be part of something bigger.
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Community and technical colleges are invited to join Unmudl's Community and Technical College Network (CTCN) — a nationwide group of colleges collaborating to build the collective strength of colleges, support the expansion of employer partnerships, and expand and strengthen pathways for working learners.

National exposure for your programs
Shared marketing and recruitment resources
Direct connections with major employers
IN-PERSON LABS

Offer In-Person Lab Experiences

Bring hands-on learning to your community.
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MGM relies on local colleges to deliver in-person labs where learners can apply the skills they have learned through easily accessible online courses developed in partnership with Georgia employers. Colleges are encouraged to offer credit for prior learning for labs and courses leading to labs in order to:

Encourage learners to continue training in the college's credit-bearing programs
Increase the number of well-prepared learners enrolling in credit programs in order to impact completion
Better meet workforce hiring needs, and expand relationships with employers
SIGNATURE TRAINING PROGRAMS

Promote Your Signature Training Programs

Become the go-to provider for your area of expertise.
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MGM connects employers statewide with trusted training partners. As a college partner, you’ll be able to feature your College Originals — unique training and upskilling programs that directly align with employer needs.

Position your college as a leading source of in-demand manufacturing skills.

Why It Matters?

Connect students and graduates to manufacturing jobs with Georgia's leading employers
Scale your programming and create strong pipelines in order to ensure outcomes that meet the needs of local employers
Keep training relevant by aligning programs with industry needs
Strengthen communities statewide by preparing more people for stable, well-paying work

Let's Get Started!

Manufacturing Georgia invites you to showcase your signature training programs, offer in-person lab experiences, and join a national network committed to closing workforce gaps. 
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Fill out the form below to get started. A member of our team will reach out with next steps.

Find Your Role

Explore a diverse range of high-tech, innovative roles across the manufacturing sector like production, installation, maintenance, office or more.

Accounting
Maintenance
Distribution
Welding
Health & Safety
Human Resources
Marketing
Finance
Supply Chain
Installation
Repair
Heavy Equipment

Explore Colleges Building Georgia’s Skilled Workforce

Curious how other colleges are showcasing their signature programs and lab opportunities? Browse our College Directory to see who’s helping shape Georgia’s manufacturing workforce and get inspired to join them.
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