State Workforce Development Board
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) is established through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
About the Board
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) is appointed by the Governor and is tasked with administering Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds across the state and overseeing the Governor’s state workforce development initiatives. Their guidance is essential to sustaining Georgia’s competitive advantage nationwide in terms of workforce.
The SWDB is comprised of business owners, members of the Georgia General Assembly, statewide agency heads, local elected officials, and representatives from other workforce groups.
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Top State for Talent is a statewide initiative launched by Governor Brian P. Kemp to streamline how Georgians prepare for high‑value careers. By breaking down barriers between education and workforce systems, it creates clear, employer‑aligned pathways that help residents gain the skills needed in Georgia’s rapidly evolving economy.
The High Demand Career List and the State Workforce Development Board
A key part of this effort is the High Demand Career List, which identifies the jobs most essential to Georgia’s workforce needs—those offering strong, sustainable wages that require postsecondary education, industry-recognized credentials, and/or on‑the‑job training. The State Workforce Development Board approves and publishes this list annually to reflect quality, in-demand jobs, both statewide and regionally.
SWDB Members
2026 Meeting Dates
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
How To Join Meetings
Our next State Workforce Development Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026. View the agenda here soon and information on how to join the meeting below.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Hull McKnight Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center
11th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Virtual Location: Webex Virtual Platform
If attending by computer (Preferred Method):
Join from the meeting link: https://tcsg.webex.com/join/nking
Join by meeting number: Meeting number (access code): 795 726 370
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only): +1-408-418-9388 795726370## United States Toll
Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll — Access code: 795 726 370
Everyone will be muted upon entry. We ask that if you are not speaking, please keep your audio muted.
Contact Us
For questions regarding the State Workforce Development Board, contact State Board Manager Nia King at Nking@tcsg.edu.