Source: Area Development
When companies look to expand or relocate, workforce development is no longer an afterthought—it’s a primary factor in site selection. The days of simply considering grants or tax breaks are gone. For many businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing and advanced technologies, the question is: Can you provide the skilled workers I need today and train the workforce I’ll need tomorrow? Five states—Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Alabama—lead the way in workforce development according to Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business rankings. But what makes these programs stand out?
Customization: The True Differentiator
The most successful workforce development programs aren’t cookie-cutter. They are highly flexible and customizable, designed to cater to the unique requirements of each industry and company. This level of customization is why programs like the Virginia Talent Accelerator and Georgia Quick Start have maintained their position at the top of the rankings.
“What makes Virginia’s program stand out isn’t just the quality of training—it’s the level of customization they offer,” explains Jacob Di Mattia, Vice President of the Evergreen Location Strategies practice.
Di Mattia continues, “From developing industry-specific video training to creating custom equipment simulations, Virginia goes above and beyond to tailor their approach.”
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