Overview

• SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp toured the Effingham County College and Career Academy on May 2, 2025, highlighting its hands-on training programs aligned with industry needs.
• Loeffler praised the academy as a model for work-based learning and emphasized the importance of skilled labor in addressing manufacturing constraints.
• Governor Kemp reaffirmed Georgia's commitment to producing a workforce capable of meeting the demands of companies like Hyundai and its suppliers, which are expanding in the region.
• The academy partners with major local employers, including Hyundai and Gulfstream Aerospace, to prepare students for careers in fields such as automotive, engineering, and computer science.
• The visit coincided with the SBA's recent announcement to double its manufacturing loan cap to $10 million, aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing investments.