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Upson County presented with the Road to Readiness Award
Contact: Kay Williamson, Office of Public Relations and Information
Phone: 706.646.6131 ∙ Email: kwilliamson@flintrivertech.edu
The Governor's Office of Workforce Development has given Upson Countya Road to Readiness Award. The award was presented to the WEDA members at their meeting held at the Community Development Center at Flint River Technical College. WEDA (Workforce and Education Development Alliance) is a Chamber of Commerce committee that is promoting the Work Ready initiative.
The Governor’s Office of Workforce Development (GOWD) has created the “Road to Readiness” award for those counties who exceed expectations and beat their individual goals for citizens earning Work Ready Certificates while they are pursuing certified status.
To learn more about the Governor's initiative go to www.gaworkready.org or to be assessed, call Flint River Technical College at 706-646-6226.
Pictured above: (front row)(l- r) Lynn Shaver, Upson Lee High School; Ruth Hatchett, Thomaston Upson Chamber of Commerce; Gail Daniel, Upson Lee High School; Len Moore, Flint River Technical College; Kris Thomas, Quad/Graphics; Betty Thurman, Upson Lee High School; Teri Kinard, Flint River Technical College; Carole Ann Clarke, Workforce Development; (back row)(l-r) Donna Andrews, Youth Apprenticeship Program; Mia Collier, Flint River Technical College, Mark Andrews, Flint River Technical College; Ray LeFils, Flint River Technical College; and Jim Wheeless, Flint River Technical College.
