Waycross, GA— Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is celebrating Apprenticeship Week in Georgia (November 17-23, 2024) by the value of Registered Apprenticeship Programs have in developing a skilled workforce for Southeast Georgia. This year’s Apprenticeship Week celebrates Georgia’s historic investment in apprenticeships through the High Demand Apprenticeship Program (HDAP), which has led to unprecedented growth apprenticeships throughout the state.
Coastal Pines is one of Georgia’s 22 technical colleges that sponsor registered apprenticeships, making it an integral part of the largest registered apprenticeship network across the state. As a sponsor, CPTC works closely with local businesses to address workforce needs and create career pathways for Georgia’s workforce through the Registered Apprenticeship Program model.
In recent years, Coastal Pines has launched its Registered Apprenticeship Program, supporting 53 total apprentices over the years and partnering with 53 employers. Additionally since the program’s inception in 2022, there have been 3 full program completers. These efforts have been critical to supporting growth across high-demand industries and furthering Georgia’s role as a leader in workforce development.
About the Technical College System of Georgia
The 22 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) are Georgia’s top resource for skilled workers. TCSG offers world-class training in more than 600 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs to students who are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by instructors who are experts in their fields. The system also houses Georgia’s Office of Adult Education, which promotes and provides adult literacy and education programs, including the GED® testing program, throughout the state. In addition, TCSG partners with companies through Quick Start, the nation’s top customized workforce training program, and through its individual colleges, who work with local industry to provide workforce and training solutions. For more information, visit TCSG.edu
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Contact:
Lauralee Beauregard
912-287-6598
lbeauregard@coastalpines.edu