WCHS named "flagship" for Go Build Georgia program

CLEVELAND - Governor Nathan Deal on Wednesday recognized White County High School as a "Flagship School" for the Go Build Georgia Program. <br /> <br /> Go Build Georgia is a major initiative with the Governor's Office of Workforce Development (GOWD) which was created to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and drive future economic growth for the state. GOWD was established to implement state workforce development policy as directed by the Governor and to serve as staff to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board.<br /> <br /> The Go Build campaign is designed to educate young people on the value of learning a trade, dispel their misconceptions about the skilled trade industry and inspire them to consider building a career as a skilled tradesman.<br /> <br /> In his recognition, Governor Deal lauded White County High School for its 94% graduation rate and for having over 75% of its graduating seniors finishing a Career Pathway during their high school careers. <br /> <br /> "I am so proud of our Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education staff who do a phenomenal job preparing our students for college and giving our students the skills needed to be successful in the world of work," said Dr. Jeff Wilson, Superintendent of White County Schools.<br /> <br /> "White County Schools are recognized around the state and nation for their excellent career, technical and agricultural programs. The availability and use of the E-SPLOST penny has allowed us to support our CTAE programs with the equipment they need to effectively teach and train our students; I appreciate how the community has supported the E-SPLOST in the past."<br />