Georgia Certified Economic Developer Program
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The University of Georgia developed the Georgia Certified Economic Developer Program. This was developed to help economic developers improve their effectiveness and performance.
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Georgia Certified Economic Developer Program
- 1. Georgia Certified Economic Developer Program Jennifer Nelson Public Service Faculty
- 2. Change in Population, 2010-2015 36 counties have negative natural increase 99 counties have negative net migration 78 counties have lost population since 2010 7 counties account for 2/3 of all population growth since 2010 Source: US Census Bureau
- 3. NOT Unique to Georgia
- 5. UGA’s outreach work provides building blocks for creating, attracting, and retaining jobs HELPING BUILD CAPACITY Small Business Development Leadership Development Economic Development Training Helping Communities Develop Economic and Workforce Development Strategies Revitalizing Downtowns Tools for Decision-Making
- 6. Former and Current GEDA Board of Directors • Promote excellence in government • 90 years of serving the state • Experienced in training and education
- 7. Georgia Economic Development Association GEDA Board Members play an active role in serving as Advisory Council members and current class participants. • Key stakeholder in identifying the need for a Georgia certification program • Georgia’s economic development association with over 650 members • Provides professional development scholarship funds for GCED
- 8. • Stakeholders need • Research by faculty & input by subject matter experts • Georgia specific content • Cost effective • Taught in central locations around Georgia • Practical, skills-based training with immediate application • Grounded in a competency cluster framework that reflects internationally recognized skills & abilities.
- 9. Competency clusters used in GCED program design: • Professionalism & Initiative • Technical & Industry Knowledge • Analyzing, Assessing and Problem Solving • Relationship Building • Leadership and Influence The GCED Program also offers a custom Georgia textbook.
- 10. GCED Program Overview “The GCED program has also expanded my perspective…the content learned in these courses brought forth a new awareness.” Stephanie Scearce, Project Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development • Five core classes • Two elective tracks • Industry Knowledge • Leadership Development • 60 hours course work; capstone project • 738 registrations to date
- 11. FIRST Georgia CERTIFIED ECONOMIC DEVELOPER Larry Brooks Walker County • Learned immediately applicable tools • Allowed existing industry to expand and double footprint • New investment, jobs, and opportunities for citizens
- 12. Impact in Georgia: • 91 counties served (57%) • 58 in Georgia’s most economically depressed based on unemployment rates, per capita income, and incomes below poverty level. 159 counties in Georgia
- 13. Impact in Georgia: • Growth & broader outreach • Recognizing impact, GA Power has contributed scholarships for 25 students for the past 2 years. • New participants entering the program • Creating impact for long term success • Collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders Georgia Power’s Lenn Chandler presents CVIOG Director Laura Meadows with GCED scholarship funds.
- 14. Impact in Georgia: • Additional graduates FIRST CERTIFIED ECONOMIC DEVELOPER Larry Brooks Walker County“Through the lessons learned & experiences I’ve had while participating in the GCED program, I feel confident that I’m in a stronger position to better serve my community. I walk away from this journey with a more fine-tuned understanding of economic development principles, practices, and concepts and I have the tools needed to succeed.” Jill Bowen, Project Manager, Peach County Development Authority
- 17. The Georgia Certified Economic Developer Program = An Engine of Change in Georgia Former and Current GEDA Board of Directors • Work across jurisdictional lines • Exchange ideas & information • Seek new ways of thinking • Explore best practices to drive economic development success in Georgia
Editor's Notes
- Thank you – hard work & passion Heard from: CVIOG, SBDC, CAES, Fanning, Forestry Do today: - put into perspective how UGA directly impacts job creation all over state (including rural areas) Help build capacity for communities & businesses to create jobs Do all of this by forging partnerships – many of those important partners are here in the room today (thank them as well)
- We serve Georgia from a substantial physical presence across the state This map shows facilities in every county in Georgia The farthest a citizen in Georgia has to drive to reach a local office is 38 miles Extension service, SBDC office, Archway sites, research facilities
- We serve Georgia from a substantial physical presence across the state This map shows facilities in every county in Georgia The farthest a citizen in Georgia has to drive to reach a local office is 38 miles Extension service, SBDC office, Archway sites, research facilities
- Outreach and service is core to the mission of UGA -- given equal weight to that of research & instruction Our president says it best - “no area is more important than the role we play in improving Georgia’s economy & helping create jobs for Georgians.”
- Today I won’t have time to go into everything we do Mention the ways we are building capacity for job creation & economic development Small business development Leadership training ED training Planning in community strategies Revitalizing downtowns Providing tools for decision-making
- -UGA also has located an office of economic development in the Centergy building in Atlanta. One person office – Sean McMillan who is here today and will participate on the roundtable Why is an office in Atlanta relevant to the discussion on rural Georgia? He’s there every day with project managers and other ED organizations – ready to bring UGA resources to bear on projects that the state is working on – many in rural areas. 2 project locations that I will mention here – where UGA was involved Haring – A German company -- last year; worked with the GDEcD and EMC -- first US manufacturing facility in Hartwell – 800 jobs, $54 million investment -- UGA connections – Archway Partnership, Colleges of Business, German and Slavic languages, School of Art, Carl Vinson Institute of Government Diana Food – worked with GDEcD & Georgia Power -- early this year - announcement to locate food processing, manufacturing and R&D facility in Banks County (80 Jobs, $50 million investment); UGA food science dept; Food Product and Innovation and Commercialization Center (Food PIC) – pilot lab space in Griffin to test products prior to facility being operational. - 2 examples of how UGA can assist our partners with the project locations in rural Georgia
- -UGA also has located an office of economic development in the Centergy building in Atlanta. One person office – Sean McMillan who is here today and will participate on the roundtable Why is an office in Atlanta relevant to the discussion on rural Georgia? He’s there every day with project managers and other ED organizations – ready to bring UGA resources to bear on projects that the state is working on – many in rural areas. 2 project locations that I will mention here – where UGA was involved Haring – A German company -- last year; worked with the GDEcD and EMC -- first US manufacturing facility in Hartwell – 800 jobs, $54 million investment -- UGA connections – Archway Partnership, Colleges of Business, German and Slavic languages, School of Art, Carl Vinson Institute of Government Diana Food – worked with GDEcD & Georgia Power -- early this year - announcement to locate food processing, manufacturing and R&D facility in Banks County (80 Jobs, $50 million investment); UGA food science dept; Food Product and Innovation and Commercialization Center (Food PIC) – pilot lab space in Griffin to test products prior to facility being operational. - 2 examples of how UGA can assist our partners with the project locations in rural Georgia
- Likewise the professionals who are in the communities working to retain and attract jobs now have a Georgia-centric ED certification program President announced this program last year in state of university address First certified economic developer – Larry Brooks from Walker County 60 hours of course work, capstone project that is applicable Ga Power scholarship – 13 economic developers from rural counties Article in your packet about this first certified economic developer & how he put this to immediate used in an expansion in his county
- We serve Georgia from a substantial physical presence across the state This map shows facilities in every county in Georgia The farthest a citizen in Georgia has to drive to reach a local office is 38 miles Extension service, SBDC office, Archway sites, research facilities
- Likewise the professionals who are in the communities working to retain and attract jobs now have a Georgia-centric ED certification program President announced this program last year in state of university address First certified economic developer – Larry Brooks from Walker County 60 hours of course work, capstone project that is applicable Ga Power scholarship – 13 economic developers from rural counties Article in your packet about this first certified economic developer & how he put this to immediate used in an expansion in his county
- Likewise the professionals who are in the communities working to retain and attract jobs now have a Georgia-centric ED certification program President announced this program last year in state of university address First certified economic developer – Larry Brooks from Walker County 60 hours of course work, capstone project that is applicable Ga Power scholarship – 13 economic developers from rural counties Article in your packet about this first certified economic developer & how he put this to immediate used in an expansion in his county
- As we help equip these professionals with new skills and knowledge, we stress the importance of planning in all efforts related to economic development. Some examples of work the Carl Vinson Institute – helping them develop strategies in economic development and workforce development Some examples of planning we’ve done are: Currently working with Hawkinsville and Pulaski county on an economic development plan A couple of years ago undertaking strategic planning with the Cordele Inland Port Have recently worked with Jesup and Wayne County for planning for a tourism development along the Altamaha river Helping Harty county align CTAE curriculum with needs of business and planning for a College and Career academy Working with Middle Georgia counties on a manufacturing sector partnership Recognizing the importance of health downtowns in economic developing, partnering with GMA on downtown revitalization plan in 10 small cities - Brunswick, Chickamauga, Holly Springs, Jefferson, Jesup, Lookout Mountain, Ringgold, Rossville, Stockbridge, and Tyrone
- - Land grant mission expanded to help our state through programs to improve and strengthen governments, small businesses, non-profits, and other community groups through 8 diverse units and an office of economic development
- -UGA also has located an office of economic development in the Centergy building in Atlanta. One person office – Sean McMillan who is here today and will participate on the roundtable Why is an office in Atlanta relevant to the discussion on rural Georgia? He’s there every day with project managers and other ED organizations – ready to bring UGA resources to bear on projects that the state is working on – many in rural areas. 2 project locations that I will mention here – where UGA was involved Haring – A German company -- last year; worked with the GDEcD and EMC -- first US manufacturing facility in Hartwell – 800 jobs, $54 million investment -- UGA connections – Archway Partnership, Colleges of Business, German and Slavic languages, School of Art, Carl Vinson Institute of Government Diana Food – worked with GDEcD & Georgia Power -- early this year - announcement to locate food processing, manufacturing and R&D facility in Banks County (80 Jobs, $50 million investment); UGA food science dept; Food Product and Innovation and Commercialization Center (Food PIC) – pilot lab space in Griffin to test products prior to facility being operational. - 2 examples of how UGA can assist our partners with the project locations in rural Georgia