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MURRAY WORKS

Three women and five men graduated from
the first annual Murray Works Employment
Academy in June 2022. The 10-day Georgia Northwestern Technical
bootcamp caters to workforce recruitment College is the Chamber’s 2022
needs of local large employers. Murray
County high school grads who do not plan Innovator of the Year for its role in
on post-secondary education can gain developing Murray Works.
the knowledge and skills for entry-level
manufacturing jobs that become high- This first year set the standard for 2023, in a
quality, high-performing careers. setting where students also learn interview
preparation and resume writing – leading to
“A unique component of this project is that direct interviews with prospective employers
participating employers offset tuition costs, after the graduation ceremony. Murray
so there was no barrier for students entering County Chamber of Commerce partners
the manufacturing or business jobs,” said with Murray County Industrial Development
Dr. Heidi Popham, Georgia Northwestern Authority, Murray County School System,
Technical College President. and Georgia Northwestern Tech.

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