Workforce

Get to Know Stephanie Scearce Stephanie Scearce, Director, Workforce Development Stephanie Scearce joined GAM as the Director of Workforce Development in February of 2023. A native of Blue Ridge, she has committed her career to advancing workforce development issues and solutions.   Why she was attracted to the role: What pulled me to this position…

Workforce Development Outlook Workforce Development Outlook Workforce continues to be the most critical issue facing Manufacturers in Georgia and across America. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia has over 640,000 annual occupational openings each year, with over 36,000 in production and an additional 23,000 in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations. Furthermore, Georgia Manufacturing…