development needs of Georgia’s current and future employers and expand opportunities for students. Endorsed by the Georgia Economic Developers Association, the Economic Development Partnership pilot is beginning now in Whitfield County, Marietta City, Newton County, Muscogee County, and Wayne County.
Funding career education labs in schools Our FastTrack grants provide funding that helps schools equip CTAE labs for their students. These labs provide immersive learning experiences in high-demand fields like audio/video technology, health science, and engineering.
Helping students make informed decisions about their future careers GaDOE and TCSG have entered into a partnership with YouScience, a career-guidance platform that helps students better understand their natural abilities and broadens their awareness of career opportunities. The YouScience platform is now available to all Georgia public high school students.
DeAndria said she’d tell a high school student deciding whether to pursue a Career Pathway to “go for it”. “There are so many doors and opportunities that they should take advantage of,” she said. “This is the last thing I thought would happen – it’s crazy how things fall into place when you pursue something that’s meaningful to you.”
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