Posts by rjones@gamfg.org
How to Connect the Next Generation to Manufacturing
How to Connect the Next Generation to Manufacturing – Stephanie Scearce, GAM Director of Workforce Development How do we connect the next generation to manufacturing? This question is very present within the manufacturing industry and daunting for most in knowing where to start. Recently, I had this conversation with Laura Wood of Mohawk Industries and…
Read More2023 Annual Meeting Workforce Panel
2023 Annual Meeting Workforce Panel Listen to the Workforce panel from GAM’s 2023 Annual Meeting https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/996/2023/05/Workforce-Panel-Audio-for-Web-a95f2023-c137-40c3-a339-c0efa71683c6.mp3 At GAM’s 2023 Annual Meeting, Director of Workforce Development Stephanie Scearce hosted a discussion to learn how Newton County began engaging high school students in manufacturing and the challenges and successes experienced along the way. In this panel we…
Read More2023 Annual Meeting AI Panel
2023 Annual Meeting AI Panel Listen to the Artificial Intelligence panel from GAM’s 2023 Annual Meeting https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/996/2023/05/AI-Panel-64-0ce620e9-9790-4b73-9ca3-7e4b00f3f604.mp3 On Friday, May 5, 2023, at GAM’s annual meeting, GAM President and CEO Lloyd Avram hosted a panel of experts discussing Artificial Intelligence. Avram was joined by Donna Ennis, Co-Director, Georgia Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Technology Corridor (GA-AIM);Â John Fluker,…
Read MoreGAM at the Georgia Climate Conference
GAM at the Georgia Climate Conference VP of Gov’t Affairs Brittney Hull attends Georgia Climate Conference GAM VP of Gov’t Affairs Brittney Hull represented GAM at the Georgia Climate Conference. The conference’s goal was to bring together experts for constructive conversations on practical steps that can be taken to address Georgia’s climate issues. “I am…
Read More2023 Annual Meeting Video
2023 Annual Meeting Video Just a taste of what it was like to join us at Hotel Effie in Sandestin, Florida, for our 2023 Annual Meeting. GAM 2023 Annual Meeting Recap
Read MoreGet to Know Stephanie Scearce
Get to Know Stephanie Scearce Stephanie Scearce, Director, Workforce Development Stephanie Scearce joined GAM as the Director of Workforce Development in February of 2023. A native of Blue Ridge, she has committed her career to advancing workforce development issues and solutions. Why she was attracted to the role: What pulled me to this position…
Read MoreGet to Know Brittney Hull
Get to Know Brittney Hull Brittney Hull, Vice President, Government Affairs Brittney Hull is a born and bred Georgian with a manufacturing background in environmental and legislative affairs making her a uniquely qualified representative for members under the Gold Dome. She has nearly two decades of experience in manufacturing working in a plant and at…
Read MoreGet to Know Clay Jones
Get to Know Clay Jones Getting to know Clay Jones, GAM’s Vice President and General Counsel After a decade at one of Georgia’s leading law firms, Clay Jones joined GAM in July of 2006 as its Vice President and General Counsel. Clay leads GAM’s efforts on energy issues before the Georgia Public Service Commission, advocates…
Read MoreWorkforce Development Outlook
Workforce Development Outlook Workforce Development Outlook Workforce continues to be the most critical issue facing Manufacturers in Georgia and across America. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia has over 640,000 annual occupational openings each year, with over 36,000 in production and an additional 23,000 in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations. Furthermore, Georgia Manufacturing…
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