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UGA Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy starts strong

February 18, 2026

A new University of Georgia initiative aims to empower the state’s education leaders as catalysts for workforce development in their communities. The Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy, developed by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Georgia Power, officially...

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Georgia’s Workforce Conference highlights initiatives to make Georgia a top state for talent

November 21, 2025

Georgia is known as the No. 1 state for business, and a new initiative aims to build its reputation as a top state for talent as well, according to speakers at the fifth annual Georgia’s Workforce Conference.  The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government...

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PROPEL Rural Scholars program announces fourth class of scholars

October 27, 2025

Eighteen undergraduate UGA students have been selected as 2025-2026 PROPEL Rural Scholars. The program, housed at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is now in its fourth year.

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UGA’s PROPEL Ramble connects rural Georgia leaders, communities

October 20, 2025

Community leaders recently gathered in Fitzgerald to share insights, build connections and explore new strategies for strengthening their communities as part of the University of Georgia’s PROPEL rural development program.

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UGA launches workforce academy for superintendents

October 06, 2025

Partnership with Georgia Power equips education leaders to strengthen workforce development efforts

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