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  • Go Build Georgia touring the state

    WJCL

    By Nick Paradise

    Tuesday, Jan. 24

    SAVANNAH–Finding a job these days isn’t the easiest task–though Georgia’s most recent unemployment rate measured at nine percent, it was only four months ago that unemployment hit 10.2 percent.

    At the same time, the state faces a labor shortage in some high-paying trade industries. To combat that, Governor Nathan Deal unveiled his “Go Build Georgia” campaign. The campaign is aimed at reversing the mindset that trade industry jobs like welding, plumbing and carpentry are undesirable. Instead www.GoBuildGeorgia.com promotes the profitability of those jobs. Now the campaign is heading out on the road, making multiple tour stops around the state.

    Below are the dates and locations of the tour for future reference.

    Tuesday, February 7th        Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy

    Thursday, February 9th       North Georgia Technical College

    Monday, February 13th       Chattahoochee Technical College

    Wednesday, February 15th Rockdale Career Academy

    Monday, February 20th       Central Educational Center

    Wednesday, February 22nd Columbus Technical College

    Monday, February 27th        Baldwin County College and Career Academy

    Thursday, March 1st           Athens Technical College

    Tuesday, March 6th            Augusta Technical College

    Thursday, March 8th           Oconee Fall Line Technical College

    Tuesday, March 13th          Albany Technical College

    Thursday, March 15th         Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

    Tuesday, March 20th          Golden Isles Career Academy