Training/Programs

Georgia's Quick Start program is nationally recognized for providing high-quality training services at no cost to new or expanding businesses in Georgia. Since 1967, Quick Start has provided customized training for hundreds of thousands of employees and for thousands of businesses and industries throughout the state. Quick Start has been singled out by Fortune, as well as Training, and Expansion Management magazines for its effectiveness in providing the most comprehensive and advanced training in the nation.

Quick Start's programs are custom-designed and their training is delivered through a network of 34 technical colleges, 18 satellite campuses and four associated university programs throughout the state. Typical services include training consultation, instructional design, implementation, training and evaluation. Appropriate training technologies will be utilized and may include broadcast quality video, training guides, job aids, trainer guides, transparencies, interactive video, animation, multimedia, and others as appropriate.

Training can be conducted for both pre-employment and post-employment programs. For businesses locating in Houston County, expert training services are provided through Middle Georgia Technical College.

Middle Georgia Technical Collegeprovides credit programs leading toward certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. The Continuing Education Department offers courses designed to meet specific needs identified by the community. The Economic Development Programs Department serves the community through specialized training and Quick Start training.

Specialized training for specific companies is coordinated by the Vice President of Economic Development. Programs can be customized to meet specific training needs and offered at various times and locations for the convenience of the business. Registration procedures are simplified, and fees may be billed to companies.

Middle Georgia Technical College under the auspices of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education sponsors the Quick Start Program for new and expanding industries. The Vice President of Economic Development has the administrative responsibility for operating this program. Quick Start offers customized training programs, pre-employment training, and assistance in recruiting and screening through the Georgia Department of Labor.

The resources of Middle Georgia Technical College are an invaluable asset in providing customized training to new and existing industries in the service area. Economic and industrial development authorities are encouraged to investigate the advantages of this program.

Pulaski County is an Entrepreneur Friendly County: Pulaski County was designated as an entrepreneur friendly county by the state of Georgia in 2007. We are anxious to make it easy for you to start your business in our county. Please download the Pulaski County Business Resource Guide here.

Certified Work Ready Program :Pulaski County is a designated Certified Work Ready Community. This program and funding allows Pulaski County and area schools to assess job market needs and establish programs of training to meet those needs so recruitment of trained employees will not be an issue for expanding or new companies. Link to theGeorgia WorkReadywebsite here.