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Pictured (L-R): Nikki Chandler, Patrick Larson, Annaka Woodruf, Matt Blanchard, Cory Addison, Gabe Bremmer, Shawn Kennedy, Ben Bailey, Jose Gonzalez, Dan Thornton, Janet Cantrell, Niki McPherson, Robert Hinson, and Greg Vitek.APP101 Celebration at Sherwin WilliamsTuesday, August 23, 2022: Sherwin-Williams, located in Buford, Hall County, Georgia, is awarded ARC grant money for their participation in an Apprenticeship Model (APP101) supported locally

Georgia Mountains Region 2 MFG Sector Strategy 2021-2022 YEAR END REPORTEmployers, economic developers, educators, and stakeholders in the 13-county Georgia Mountains region work collaboratively to align the region’s education and workforce training programs with the needs of manufacturing businesses. What we have accomplished this fiscal year:• Boot Camps - 85% of graduates obtained employment in the MFG Sector• Employability Skill Lesson

Be Pro Be Proud GA - The Region 2 MFG Sector Strategy was proud to fund the Be Pro Be Proud Career trailer at 8 high schools in the region to promote hands-on career and educational opportunities.

MOCK INTERVIEWS - West Hall High School Mock Interview Team was cranking out some experience for the junior and senior career pathway completers today!

MFG Career Pathway Poster Delivered - The Region 2 MFG Sector Workfoce Development Strategy Career Path Workgroup completed the MFG Career Pathway Poster and delivered to regional high schools.

Silver Shovel Awarded to Shelley Logan, Business Partner, Workforce Strategies Group: The Greater Hall Chamber presented 2020-2021 Silver Shovel Awards at the Board of Directors Meeting on June 24. Silver Shovel Awards are given to Chamber volunteers who have worked hard for the Chamber and for business in Gainesville-Hall County. Silver Shovel Award Recipients (Front, L-R) Jordan Hussey, J's Place

2020 Year In Review - Employers, economic developers, educators, and stakeholders in the 13-county Georgia Mountains region work collaboratively to align the region’s education and workforce training programs with the needs of manufacturing businesses. What we have accomplished this year.

The “A-Z Career Ready List” has been published. Business Partner Greg Vitek is proud to Chair the Hall County Work Based Learning Advisory Committee of employers. Students and teachers will be able to actively use this new tool created by employers in addition to all the great employability skill work they are already implementing.

Quality Tech Apprenticeship - 1st Day of class at Lanier Technical College. So many champions made this brand new USDOL certification possible. 2 year program, all employed in Manufacturing Careers in the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission's WorkSource Region 2.

National Association of Development Organizations 2020 Impact AwardAPP101 was submitted for the award by the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission on behalf of partners in the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, Lanier Technical College, WorkSource Georgia Mountains and Workforce Strategies Group LLC. APP101 creates apprenticeships for participants whose quality of life will be improved while