The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Center for Talent and Workforce Preparedness, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, awarded 31 rural school districts across the state with funds to support workforce preparedness programs.
Two area districts - Chattahoochee County and Marion County - are among the recipients.
These selected school districts proposed initiatives that strengthen alignment with business and industry needs, expand awareness of post-secondary and high-demand career opportunities, and increase entrepreneurial and work-based learning opportunities for rural students.
The Chattahoochee County School System was awarded $50,000. They worked with Magnolia Manor, Fort Moore, and Rivertown Toyota - three businesses...