What They Do: Coordinates training programs across Georgia to help people learn new skills for better-paying careers.
Their Power: – Partners with technical colleges and training providers – Works with employers to identify needed skills – Coordinates apprenticeship programs – Helps displaced workers retrain – Provides funding for training initiatives
Real Example: “Want to train as an electrician, nurse, or welder but can’t afford to stop working? The Commissioner can create programs where you train AND earn at the same time — or make training impossible by maintaining outdated systems.”Why It Matters to You: Career advancement shouldn’t require choosing between paying bills and learning new skills. This office can create pathways to better jobs.