Education & Workforce Development
The Georgia Chamber supports improvement strategies that link education and workforce development in a seamless manner, preparing a student for whatever future they might choose and ensuring the long-term viability of the state’s economy. The Chamber also supports efforts to guarantee sound governance within each of the state’s school systems.
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Economics of Education: 2010 Report Now Available
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of the 2010 edition of Economics of Education, a report highlighting the vital link between quality educational opportunities and the success of Georgia's economy.
Produced in collaboration with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE), a Georgia Chamber affiliate, the report emphasizes the importance of early learning, sustained academic achievement in every grade, and the critical transition to work or post-secondary education.
Return on Investment: Higher Spending, Lower Graduation Rates
A new report by the Center for an Educated Georgia finds that Peach State graduation rates are significantly lower than they were a generation ago -- even though per-pupil spending more than doubled over the past 25 years.
The report, Return on Investment? Increased Spending, Lower Graduation Rates, determined that total spending per student -- adjusted for inflation -- jumped 69 percent in the U.S. and 119 percent in Georgia between 1979-1980 and 2004-2005.
2010 Education & Workforce Development Committee
Charles Tarbutton, Chair - Sandersville Railroad
Shawn Burklin, Vice Chair - GEICO
Ann Cramer - IBM
Steve Dolinger - Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
Drew Evans - AGL Resources
Mike Gerber - Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education
Maria Guerra-Stoll - GSB Architects
Kirk Hancock - North Highland
Wesley Langdale - The Langdale Company
Dorothy Leland - Georgia College & State University
Tony Roberts - Georgia Charter Schools Association
Jackie Rohosky - Technical College System of Georgia
Neil Shorthouse - Communities In Schools of Georgia
Brett Virgin - Peachtree Benefit Group
Mike Worley - Georgia Power
Mark Middleton - Capitol Partners
Dene Sheheane - Georgia Tech
