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Business & Industry

Southwest Georgia Technical College’s Department of Economic Development’s goal is to provide quality training programs to serve the needs of individuals and to promote economic development of business and industry.

To accomplish this goal, the College provides personal, professional and occupational training and related services to individuals, businesses, agencies and industries. It also provides custom-designed training and seminars to meet specific training needs of industries.

The College supports local business whenever possible and provides information and training to people who would like to become entrepreneurs. For more information on starting a business, please review this link, "How to Start a Business in Thomasville- Thomas County" or contact Gary Pitts, Vice President Economic Development at 229-227-2414.

  

Earn a Georgia Work Ready Certificate!

Earning the Georgia Work Ready Certificate enhances employability by indicating skill and knowledge levels to potential employers. The certificate shows job applicants have the portable skills -- reasoning, reading and basic math-- to serve as a foundation for training. It also tells employers that you are ready, willing and able to work and learn.

You can earn this certificate at no charge by taking the assessments at SWGTC. Certificate holders have an advantage when applying for jobs, a complement to a diploma and resume. For employees already on the job, a certificate can demonstrate skills needed for a promotion or for training that leads to greater productivity and effectiveness. For more information, please contact Ruby Barron at (229) 227-2579 or visit http://gaworkready.org.