Development Authority of Walton County

📣 Exciting News! 📣Join us in welcoming Jami Cash, our Workforce Development Manager! 🌟

Jami is a proud Walton Works Educator alum and brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as a Career Technical Instructor at Monroe Area High School. Her passion for education and career development is truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see her incredible impact on our team and community.

Welcome to the family, Jami! 💼✨

The Development Authority of Walton County is thrilled to have hosted educators from across the county for an immersive week-long program designed to bridge the gap between education and industry through our Walton Works Educator Externship. This is our sixth year hosting the experience.

Thank you to all the educators and industry partners (Takeda, E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., Walton EMC, and Leggett & Platt) who participated and made this initiative a success! Together, we continue to take significant steps toward empowering our teachers and students. 💪📚👩‍🏫

Join us for a SPECIAL EDITION of Workforce on Wednesday, June 12th. Hitachi Astemo Americas, Georgia Plant, will conduct on-the-spot interviews. NEW applicants (over 18) must apply at https://careers.hitachi.com/search/jobs?q=&location=Monroe%2C+GA and will be assigned an interview window. Careers are available in Buildings 1, 2, 3, Quality, and CNC Operators, with MANY SHIFT OPTIONS available. Follow the link above or the QR code below to apply.

Workforce Wednesday regulars WorkSource Northeast Georgia (FREE training opportunities) and Express Employment Professionals - Athens,GA will also be available from 1 to 3 p.m.

Walton Works is making a difference locally and on the national stage. Thank you, Social Circle City Schools, for inviting our own Dessa Morris to be your partner at the National School Redesign Showcase in Washington, DC.

Grateful for this experience for our local students provided by Stanton Springs Data Center! Thank you!

The April 29, 2024 Development Authority of Walton County has been cancelled.

Meetings - Choose Walton Our Meetings The Development Authority of Walton County generally meets the last Monday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the board room of the Development Authority building located at 132 E. Spring Street, Monroe, Ga 30655. The APRIL 29, 2024 meeting has been cancelled. Contact UsToday Ready to learn....

🎉 Attention Job Seekers! 🎉
Get ready for double the opportunities NEXT WEEK! 🚀 Workforce Wednesday on April 10th followed by the Regional Job Fair on April 11th! 💼 Whether you're on the lookout for your dream job or exploring fresh career paths, these events are your ticket to success! 🌟 Don't miss out on connecting with top employers in the region and landing your ! See you there! 👔 www.choosewalton.com/workforcewednesdays wwww.choosewalton.com/job-fair

LAST CALL! 🌟 Attention Walton and Newton County Companies! 🌟Are you ready to tap into a pool of top-tier talent? The Development Authority of Walton County and Newton County, GA Industrial Development Authority are excited to invite you to the Spring Regional Job Fair!
🗓️ April 11th from 9 am to 1 p.m.
📍 Location: Monroe Area High School Auxilary Gym
To reserve your spot, please visit https://choosewalton.com/walton-works/job-fair-registration/ or reach out to [email protected].

At the March 13th Workforce Wednesday event, Hitachi Astemo Americas, Georgia Plant will interview and make ON THE SPOT offers for the following positions: Assembly Operators, Material Handlers, and CNC Operators. Learn more about and how our talented volunteers can assist you in finding a at www.choosewalton.com/workforcewednesday thenews

At our March 13th Workforce Wednesday event, Hitachi Astemo Americas, Georgia Plant will interview and make ON THE SPOT offers for the following positions and shifts listed below. Learn more about and how our talented volunteers can assist you in finding a at www.choosewalton.com/workforcewednesday

Thank you, Stanton Springs Data Center, for your unwavering support. We are to have you in our community.

We’re thrilled to announce Meta’s 2024 Data Center Community Action Grants recipients!

Through our Data Center Community Action Grants program, Meta provides funding for nonprofits and schools to support the long term vitality of Newton, Walton, Morgan and Jasper Counties. We fund projects that help put the power of technology to use for community benefit, connect people online or off and improve STEM education.

Congratulations to the 2024 Stanton Springs Data Center grant recipients, and a big thank you for your impactful work!

Camp Twin Lakes
Jasper County Charter System
Morgan County Georgia - Government
Newton College & Career Academy
Newton County Schools
Social Circle Elementary School
Team Up Mentoring
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Walton County School District - GA
Youth Middle School

🌟 Attention Walton and Newton County Companies! 🌟

Are you ready to tap into a pool of top-tier talent? The Development Authority of Walton County and Newton County, GA Industrial Development Authority are excited to invite you to participate in the Spring Regional Job Fair!

🗓️ April 11th from 9 am to 1 p.m.
📍 Location: Monroe Area High School
This event provides an opportunity to connect with skilled professionals and potential employees from across the region. Whether you're seeking fresh graduates, experienced professionals, or specialists in your industry, this job fair offers a platform to find the perfect fit for your company's needs.

Why should you join us?

1️⃣ Access to Diverse Talent: Meet candidates from various backgrounds and skill sets, providing your company with a diverse pool of potential hires.

2️⃣ Networking Opportunities: Connect with other businesses and organizations in the region, fostering collaboration and partnerships.

3️⃣ Raise Your Company Profile: Showcase your brand as an employer of choice and highlight your company's unique opportunities.

4️⃣ Streamlined Recruitment Process: Save time and resources by meeting multiple qualified candidates in one location on a single day.

5️⃣ Promotion: Gain exposure through our marketing efforts leading up to the event, reaching a wide audience of Walton and Newton County job seekers.

Don't miss out on this chance to find your next star employee! Secure your booth today and be part of this exciting event.

To reserve your spot, please visit https://choosewalton.com/walton-works/job-fair-registration/ or reach out to [email protected].

Let's build a more robust workforce together!

We are hiring!! Are you ready to accept the challenge? If so, apply today and join our family.

Application link:
https://www.monroega.com/jobs

This is an impactful resource for any locals looking for a new career or an upgrade. Hitachi Astemo Americas, Georgia Plant is the featured employer at the February 14th Workforce Wednesday event. Spend your Valentine's Day falling in LOVE with a .

Workforce Wednesdays - Choose Walton Discover your at Workforce Wednesdays! In April 2023, Walton Works teamed up with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision to host Workforce Wednesdays, and in 2024, we've broadened our efforts to help all locals find the right path. Our friendly volunteers are here to assis...

BIG News on our quest to boost Vex Robotics locally. Great job, Mrs. Giacchino and students. We are of all of you!

::THIS IS THE WEEK:: Make plans to learn more about the Rivian Technical Trades program at information sessions happening on Tuesday (Monroe), Wednesday (Covington), and Thursday (Jackson) evenings at 6:00 p.m.

This is an incredible opportunity to GET PAID to earn an Associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology or Precision Machining, experience Normal, IL, and come back to help open the Rivian Georgia plant located in Social Circle. For more information, come to the Athens Technical College information night on Tuesday, November 7th, at the WALTON campus located at 212 Bryant Road, Monroe.

Love hearing “Why Georgia?” from several of our favorite companies. We appreciate their investment in our community, our region and our state!

What an honor to share the stage with Barrow County Economic Development and Social Circle City Schools. Thank you, Georgia Department of Education, for inviting our workforce development director Dessa Morris to share about Walton Works, externships, interactive industry days, and the many ways our region works together to increase opportunities.

It was an honor and a privilege to talk about workforce development with Dessa Morris from Walton Works, Dr. Wood from Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology, Laura Boswell at the STEM/STEAM Conference in Athens.

This area continues to thrive in preparing our students for the jobs of tomorrow!

This is an incredible opportunity to accelerate your skilled trades career. For more information, come to the Athens Technical College information night on Tuesday, November 7th, at the WALTON campus located at 212 Bryant Road, Monroe.

This is an incredible opportunity to GET PAID to earn an Associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology or Precision Machining, experience Normal, IL, and come back to help open the Rivian Georgia plant located in Social Circle. For more information, come to the Athens Technical College information night on Tuesday, November 7th, at the WALTON campus located at 212 Bryant Road, Monroe.

Your feedback is needed to help improve freight movement in the Atlanta region! The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is working to produce the 2024 Atlanta Region Freight Mobility Plan; whether you are a freight industry worker, trucker driver, government leader, small business owner, or just a member of the general public, they want to hear from you about your experience. Take their 5-10 minute survey and tell them about your issues with freight movement and delivery through October 28, 2023 here:

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Earlier this month, the Walton County Government Board of Commissioners proclaimed October 6 - 13th as Manufacturing Appreciation Week. We celebrated by showing our appreciation to employees at three of the TOP 5 manufacturers in Monroe with treats from Mookie Moo's Philadelphia Water Ice. Monroe Mayor John Howard, Walton County Chairman David Thompson, and the Development Authority's Shane Short and Dessa Morris expressed appreciation for the these companies bring to our community and the many ways they strengthen our county. Here are a few highlights in case you missed the original posts.

Congratulations, Callen! This award and nomination share a glimpse of what makes Walton County unique. A Walton County School District - GA professional working with a Social Circle City Schools professional for the benefit of our students and our entire community. It happens every day! is a way of life here.

The Anne Raymond Distinguished Service Award honors a GSPRA member for his or her commitment and dedication to the organization and the profession. Typically, this member has exceeded the call to support GSPRA and GSPRAns. The award honors a GSPRA founder, "The Mother of GSPRA.”

Congratulations to GSPRA's 2023 Anne Raymond Distinguished Service Award from the Walton County School District, Callen Moore!

Callen has worked in school communications for 10 years and has been a member of GSPRA for eight years. In addition to mentoring fellow GSPRA members, she has served as GSPRA President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President and Vice President of Communications. In addition, she has led and supported the planning of four GSPRA conferences.

In her nomination, Social Circle City School's Kari Willis said, “As the new Communications Manager for our district, Callen has been a tremendous source of advice, inspiration, and knowledge. She has been kind to assist me in tough and unexpected circumstances that would have otherwise been difficult to navigate, and her knowledge and experience in communications have been invaluable.

She not only helps me, but her unrelenting encouragement gives me the confidence to know that I am serving my district well. Callen has made herself available to me at all times, whether it was a brief text or a late-night phone call to further discuss something we've already talked about. Her willingness to invest in me is truly appreciated.

I truly believe that Callen's support has been the impetus behind my success thus far. She is an exceptionally deserving candidate because of her commitment to helping others master the art of effective communication!"

Social Circle High School's Class of 2023 reported a remarkable overall four-year graduation rate, according to data released from the Georgia Department of Education. At 95.3%, the SCHS graduation rate was well above the state average of 84.4%!

With its impressive rate, Social Circle City Schools joins the top 22% of school districts statewide. Way to go, Class of '23!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on their 92.2% graduation rate, outscoring the state rate of 84.4% by 7.8 percentage points! WCSD is proud to have maintained a graduation rate above 90% for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement is a testament to our students' hard work and dedication and the unwavering support of our educators, families and community. 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓🎉

Visit https://wcsd.info/graduationrate23 for more on this year's graduation rates.

https://www.ajc.com/news/new-york-firm-expands-into-georgia-with-large-vertical-farm/ROYNWNJT65EXLGOOZ57RDHCCLA/

New York firm expands into Georgia with large high-tech greenhouse The next head of lettuce or bag of leafy greens you buy might have been grown locally in a massive greenhouse east of Atlanta.

We were honored to sponsor Mookie Moo's Philadelphia Water Ice for our Manufacturing Appreciation Week spotlight companies. We are grateful for the investment and our industrial partners bring to our community.

Forklift Mondays are back, and you're invited!

Join us for the ONE-DAY course to help you get your Basic Operator Safety Forklift Certification. The cost is only $199, and you can choose one of our three available dates! Spots are filling quickly! Registration ends October 18th for the first class.

To register, visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_8W2QM1m90q1AmYZH1gpMrCEXtXVV7pCj7HxQomxTf9UMzE0RVg1R04xSTJZNVFPR0hTQzVNSzRQMi4u&origin=QRCode

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Contact Jen Shea at [email protected] or 706-583-2829

Today is all about Hitachi Astemo Americas, Georgia Plant, the third largest employer in Walton County! Walton Works will celebrate with a special treat for employees later today.

Today's Walton Works Manufacturing Appreciation Week Spotlight is Tucker Door & Trim. If you are interested in a career at Tucker Door, visit https://www.tuckerdoor.com/careers/