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GA HR1038
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and encourages the Georgia Department of Education, Technical College System of Georgia, University System of Georgia, Governor's Office of Workforce Development, Department of Community Affairs, and the private sector to position Georgia at the forefront of the U.S. manufacturing renaissance
- Highlights that the decline of outsourcing manufacturing jobs overseas, combined with Georgia's proximity to large markets, skilled workers, educational institutions, and ports, creates a competitive advantage for the state
- Emphasizes the importance of innovation, the emerging field of mechatronics (electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering), and STEM education along with foreign language skills as critical to manufacturing growth
- Encourages continued collaboration between state agencies, local school districts, and businesses to develop and train Georgia's current and future workforce for advanced manufacturing
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to the five named state agencies
Legislative Description
Georgia Department of Education and others; place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; recognize and encourage
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
3/5/2014
Full Bill Text
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