Education/Workforce Development (Chair: Laura Meadows)
Description
This Committee began several years ago with the development of GEDA's "TERRIFIC" Education Awards program, through which GEDA has recognized successful models in the K-12, technical, and university systems. As workforce preparation emerged as a critical issue for economic development, this committee has sought to identify critical issues, gaps between business needs and workforce capabilities, existing resources, and has made recommendations for GEDA's role related to supporting economic development practitioners as they encounter workforce development challenges. This committee has helped monitor and provided recommendations for GEDA communications related to the education reform legislation, and helps to link GEDA to the State Workforce Investment Board, and the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.
Members
- Grundmann, Michael
- Easoz, Amanda
- Moder, Christopher M.
- Meadows, Laura
- Lake, Sandy
- Campbell, Kerry
- Herron, Joan