Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday announced that the State Workforce Development Board has granted approval to Georgia’s High Demand Career List – which is designed to incorporate education, training and workforce development with needs of employers statewide.
The High Demand Career List is a component of the Governor’s Top State for Talent initiative – a part of Kemp’s strategy to boost business and opportunity in Georgia.
The list seeks to identify careers high in demand, high-wage and high-skill to devise educational pathways for economic success and sustainable growth, according to state officials.
“As the number one state to do business for over a decade, maintaining our competitive edge remains a top goal for my administration and our partners in the legislature,” Kemp said. “Georgia’s High Demand Career List is our newest tool in that mission, promoting the alignment of education and training programs to the needs of job creators so we can bring even more opportunities to every part of the state for hardworking Georgians.”
The list, using various data sources, metrics and labor market trends, also serves as guidance for stakeholders, students and parents to decide ideal career choices that will remain high-in-demand and generate revenue to the state’s economy.
These careers often require specialized training, like college credentials, apprenticeships or certifications to ensure future workers are equipped with proper skill sets.
“The approval of the High Demand Career List marks a significant step in addressing Georgia’s workforce needs,” Stuart Countess, CEO of Kia Georgia and chair of the State Workforce Development Board, said. “By identifying careers that are critical to our economy, we can ensure that education and training programs are aligned with employer demands, helping to close skill gaps and provide Georgians with pathways to rewarding, high-paying careers.”
