Mary Beth Brownlee, director of One Valdosta Lowndes, explains that through the Synergy 2030 Campaign, community leaders, residents, and partners are working together to address one of the most pressing challenges facing Valdosta and communities across Georgia — housing affordability. In partnership with Georgia Tech, a neighborhood housing redevelopment study was completed to help guide
Nearly 7 million American jobs went unfilled in February, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, and experts say a lack of qualified candidates is a key reason. In South Georgia, where leaders have described the region as a “vocational education desert,” new efforts are underway to expand job training opportunities for high school
Big things are happening for the future of our workforce—and it starts right here in South Georgia. Hear from Mary Beth Brownlee, Director of One Valdosta-Lowndes, as she shares an exciting update on the WIN (Workforce Innovation Network) Regional College & Career Academy. With six partnering school systems and a strong collaboration with Wiregrass Georgia Technical
