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Gulfstream Aerospace. Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. Mitsubishi Power Americas. JCB. Brasseler. One size does not fit all when it comes to industry in Savannah. And the labor that powers them is as diverse as the companies themselves. Yet in the Savannah region, we continue to supply the quality workforce required to propel business.

526,940

available workforce
within a 60-mile radius

Esri

36.9

median age

U.S. Census Bureau 2021

44%

of the population have earned an associate’s degree or higher

U.S. Census Bureau 2021

Georgia Southern University, College of Engineering and Computing

Young, Smart, Local and Work-Ready

In the Savannah region alone we have access to colleges and universities that are teaching students hands-on skills and forward-thinking solutions for the twenty-first century and beyond.

Two military bases infuse disciplined and work-ready “heroes for hire” every month into Savannah’s labor pool. This valuable resource will continue to significantly contribute to the region’s available workforce.

78,000+

students pursuing higher
education at 16 colleges
and universities

300+

Heroes for Hire exiting area
military bases per month

33,000+

active-duty miltary within 45 miles

In 2019, Quick Start opened the Georgia Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Savannah, Georgia at the crossroads of I-16 and I-95. The 50,000 square foot center is equipped for a wide range of advanced manufacturing and smart factory training, including mechatronics, control systems, automation and robotics, sensors, and networked wireless systems. It also includes computer labs and additional flexible space.

Quick Start

If you require specific training, Quick Start is just for you. The Georgia Quick Start program was named the number-one workforce training program in the United States. This free program designs, develops and delivers customized workforce training for qualified companies that are creating or retaining jobs in Georgia. Quick Start is a part of the Technical College System of Georgia and supports new and expanding companies. From automotive to aviation, food to biotechnology, chemicals to composites, Quick Start offers comprehensive training as well as customized options to meet the needs of companies in numerous business sectors. 

Find out more about Quick Start and how you can best access the region’s vast labor pool by contacting us here.

Workforce News

2025 SEDA and WTCSav Board of Directors Meeting Dates

The 2025 Savannah Economic Development Authority and World Trade Center Savannah meeting dates are listed below. All meetings are held at 906 Drayton St. unless otherwise noted. SEDA Board of Directors Meetings 11 a.m. Jan. 15, 8:30 a.m., SEDA Annual Meeting, Savannah Convention Center Feb. 11 April 17 May 13…

02.19.2025

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RISE holds first annual meeting and appoints board of directors

On November 20, 2024, the Regional Industry Support Enterprise, Inc. (RISE) held its first annual meeting. During the meeting, the board of directors was officially formed and  appointed the officers. The board of directors represents the eight counties that RISE serves: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty and Screven.…

02.19.2025

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HydroFleet to invest nearly $33 million in Pooler for hydrogen production and fueling facility

The production and fueling facility will service zero emission heavy trucks powered by hydrogen fuel.  POOLER, Ga. – Today, HydroFleet announced it is investing nearly $33 million in Pooler to construct a hydrogen production and fueling station that will service environmentally friendly heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks. HydroFleet, a national…

02.04.2025

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RISE to partner on EOA Career and Resource Fair May 21

The Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County (EOA) will host a Career and Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Alee Shriners Temple, 100 Eisenberg Dr. The fair is free and open to the public. More than 60 employers are scheduled to attend including: JW…

05.18.2025

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World Trade Center Savannah names Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America 2025 International Business of the Year at Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon

World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted its sixth annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Thursday, May 15, in conjunction with World Trade Month. (left to right): World Trade Center Savannah Board of Directors Chairperson John Coleman, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Chief Administrative Officer Brent Stubbs, Georgia Southern University Vice President…

05.18.2025

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2025 SEDA and WTCSav Board of Directors Meeting Dates

The 2025 Savannah Economic Development Authority and World Trade Center Savannah meeting dates are listed below. All meetings are held at 906 Drayton St. unless otherwise noted. SEDA Board of Directors Meetings 11 a.m. Jan. 15, 8:30 a.m., SEDA Annual Meeting, Savannah Convention Center Feb. 11 April 17 May 13…

02.19.2025

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