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Friday, February 22, 2013  The Georgia Independent College Association and the Technical College System of Georgia have made it easier for technical college graduates to enter many four-year private colleges in Georgia with transfer of credit hours. Representatives of the two organizations signed the Transfer Articulation Agreement in a State Capitol ceremony hosted by Governor Nathan Deal on February 20 in the north wing.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from the, "Southwest Georgia Workforce: 44" group Monday regarding their impact upon the local community and economy.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development (GOWD) and the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) are reaching out to former Hostess Brands Inc. employees who have been affected by the recent closing.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Governor Nathan Deal and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor launched several statewide workforce development initiatives aimed to aid Georgia’s returning veterans Wednesday morning at the Georgia Jobs for Veterans Employer Breakfast in Atlanta.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; After Tuesday's Ben Hill Board of Commissioners meeting, officials will begin making appropriations for a reduction in the county's workforce.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  The Georgia Department of Labor has recognized September as Workforce Solutions Month.

Friday, September 07, 2012  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said in a press release Friday morning that the Georgia Department of Labor is recognizing September as Workforce Solutions Month.

Saturday, August 25, 2012  Updated with video; Turner Job Corps held a commencement ceremony Friday afternoon sending hundreds of students into the world.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  16 students graduated from the Goodwill of Southern Rivers Summer Enrichment Program Thursday morning during a small ceremony.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Receiving an education to get a job is an age-old concept, but what about the idea of getting an education to promote economic growth? Business owners believe there is a direct correlation and it could mean everything for our community.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Darton College held their commencement ceremony Thursday night at the Cavaliers Arena on the school’s campus.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Social Security, Medicare strained by slow economic recovery, aging workforce

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Georgia's Labor Commissioner says the Peach State has seen seven months of growth, adding that growth in industry and workforce skills will help it continue.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Updated with video; The majority of the 40 people let go were notified Monday about the reduction.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Updated with video; An Albany-based manufacturer says Albany is an ideal place for national and overseas business but the public's negative attitude of the city is holding growth back.