Economic Development

 Quick Start Program

   Quick Start is Georgia's internationally recognized skills-based training program that provides job-specific training at no cost for qualified new and expanding companies.  Training programs are tailored to meet a company's needs and are conducted in the company's facilities or in a state-supplied facility near the company's site.  Quick Start coordinates with Georgia's 28 technical colleges to provide an efficient and valuable training product.

Georgia has the Top Work Force Training Program

1.  GEORGIA
2. Alabama
3. Florida
4. South Carolina
5. Kentucky
6. North Carolina
7. Tennessee
8. Virginia
9. Maryland
10. Texas

Source: June, 2007, Expansion Management Magazine

  Best States for Job Growth & Business

1. Texas
2. North Carolina
3. Florida
4. GEORGIA
5. Tennessee

Source: Chief Executive Magazine, 3.17.09        Chief Executive magazine evaluates states on natural resources, regulations, tax policies, quality of living, education, and infrastructure, among others.