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 The Workforce Development Division (WDD) strives to strengthen the competitiveness of Southeast Georgia employers by improving the
quality of the workforce. Serving the nine-county area with a budget in excess of a million dollars, this division continues to make a difference in an area plagued by a high dropout rate and a small pool of
skilled workers.
Consistent with the Workforce Investment Act, the WDD is working closely with local elected officials, the Southeast Georgia Workforce Investment
Board (WIB), and partner agencies toward the establishment and continuing improvement of a local one-stop service delivery system for local employers and jobseekers.
Utilizing Workforce Investment Act funds, the WDD and its service providers provide employment and training services for adults and for dislocated workers affected by industry closings and layoffs.
Also, the local area's Youth Council provides guidance to the Workforce Investment Board and the WDD in planning and implementing year-round services for out-of-school youth. Youth services
include mentoring, summer employment opportunities, and activities related to leadership development and dropout prevention.
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