Georgia Department Of Economic Development Workforce Division

The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Workforce Division (GDEcD, WD) formally the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, was created to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia’s workforce and to drive future economic growth for the state. While GDEcD, WD’s primary responsibility is managing the Workforce Investment Act under the leadership of the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, WD is focused on the broader mission of ensuring that education and training in Georgia is geared toward in-demand jobs.