The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) celebrated the announcement of this year’s selection of High Demand Apprenticeship Program (HDAP) awardees at the 2024 Georgia Apprenticeship Summit. With 188 apprentices to be served through this year’s awards, this marks the largest number of apprentices created in a single year through the HDAP program.
“With the continued support of Governor Kemp, Lt. Governor Jones, and the General Assembly, Georgia’s commitment to apprenticeships has never been greater,” said TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. “For more than a decade, Georgia has led the nation as the best place for business. The High Demand Apprenticeship Program isn’t just an investment in our workforce, but also a direct investment in Georgia businesses.”
Today’s announcement represents the third year of the program, which was significantly updated in last year’s legislative session through Senate Bill 497. HDAP awards up to $50,000 in funding to Georgia businesses to upskill workers through registered apprenticeships and increase skilled talent within Georgia’s high-demand industries. Since its inception, the program has supported more than 65 Georgia businesses, created more than 250 apprentices, and is on track to lead to a $13.5 million annual economic impact, once programs are completed.
The 2024 Georgia Apprenticeship Summit, held today at Lanier Technical College in Cumming, Georgia, brought together employers, apprentices, and workforce and economic development partners from across the state to hear stories of the impact of Georgia’s apprenticeship programs, and learn about how to further expand apprenticeship opportunities through the support of TCSG and its 22 technical colleges.
November 17 through 23 has been designated Apprenticeship Week in Georgia by Governor Kemp, celebrating its 10th anniversary in the state. Click here to see the 2024 HDAP Program Award List. Click here to see the 2024 HDCI Annual Report.
About the High Demand Apprenticeship Program (HDAP)
High Demand Apprenticeship Program (HDAP) provides direct funding to Georgia employers to incentivize the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in in-demand occupations. Formerly known as the High Demand Career Initiatives (HDCI) Program, HDAP represents Georgia’s first-ever state-funded apprenticeship initiative. Effective July 1, 2024, legislation was signed into law to update the program’s name from High Demand Career Initiatives (HDCI) to High Demand Apprenticeship Program (HDAP). Additional changes include increasing the apprentice cap from 5 to 10 apprentices, expanding priority to youth and individuals in adult education, and establishing the public service apprenticeship program component. For more information about Georgia’s HDAP Program and the Public Service Apprenticeship Program visit https://www.tcsg.edu/hdap/ and https://www.tcsg.edu/psapinfo/.
About the Technical College System of Georgia
The 22 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) are Georgia’s top resource for skilled workers. TCSG offers world-class training in more than 600 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs to students who are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by instructors who are experts in their fields. The system also houses Georgia’s Office of Adult Education, which promotes and provides adult literacy and education programs, including the GED® testing program, throughout the state. In addition, TCSG partners with companies through Quick Start, the nation’s top customized workforce training program, and through its individual colleges, who work with local industry to provide workforce and training solutions. For more information, visit www.TCSG.edu
