Butts County, Georgia, boasts a skilled and diverse workforce, making it an ideal location for businesses looking for a strong talent pool.
Butts County’s labor force is supported by a range of educational institutions and training programs aimed at enhancing workforce skills. Nearby colleges, technical schools, and universities provide opportunities for residents to gain specialized knowledge in fields such as logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, which are critical to the region's economy. In addition, Butts County benefits from its proximity to Atlanta, giving businesses access to a larger metropolitan workforce with a higher level of education.
Greater Butts County Area Talent Supply
Southern Crescent Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College has emerged as a premier technical institution in the state offering students a wider range of educational programs, increased access to college resources and technology, and improved opportunities for career success. Additionally, business and industry now benefit from a larger pool of qualified, skilled graduates and expanded access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Southern Crescent Technical College currently offers over 200 programs in various fields, including allied health, business, computers, film technology, public safety, professional services, and technical and industrial training. The college takes pride in preparing today’s students for the workforce of tomorrow. It provides a variety of training options, from short certificate programs to diploma programs and associate degrees, equipping students with the essential skills to transition smoothly into their careers and contribute to the economic growth and development of the local community. Adult education and continuing education programs are also available to ensure appropriate training is accessible to students at every level.
Furthermore, Southern Crescent Technical College develops programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of the regional economy, demonstrating the flexibility and creativity necessary to sustain the workforce of the future.
Quick Start can customize training in industries as varied as Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Aviation, Bioscience, Business Operations, Food Processing, and Distribution. Quick Start is designed to be flexible and to respond immediately to each company's needs. Training can take place at the company’s Butts County facility or at a location arranged by Quick Start. The training schedules are also flexible.
Butts County School System
The Butts County School System, fully accredited by AdvancED/SACS, educates approximately 3,400 students in grades Pre-K through 12 at three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The teaching staff is 100% highly qualified, and 39% hold Masters degrees, 18% hold Specialist degrees and 3% hold Doctoral degrees. The school district’s mission statement is “To provide an environment where students and adults expect more and become more,” which involves raising expectations for student achievement, organizational effectiveness, and relationships and perceptions.
Jackson High School has an 85.7% graduation rate, compared to the Georgia rate of 78.8%, and is a Georgia Advanced Placement Stem School and an AP Honor Roll school. The school system is investing in technology and plans to place a keyboard in every student’s hands by 2021. In addition to academics, investments are being made in fine arts, athletics and service to better prepare students for the future.
To help prepare students for the workforce, Butts County Schools participate in Georgia’s Move on When Ready dual enrollment program, which allows high school students to take degree-level core courses through Southern Crescent Technical College and earn college and high school credit simultaneously. .
Students can also take occupational classes with a Southern Crescent Tech diploma or technical certificate program, gaining hands-on experience and a jumpstart in a career
Butts County students also have convenient access to dual enrollment through Gordon State College.