Education
Global economic competition is confronting every sector of our economy and our workforce. As a result, strategic partnerships between the business community and local educators are vital to the success of new and expanding industry. Cumming and Forsyth County firmly believe that investments in educational infrastructure are the foundation for the success of the business community. The difficulties of assessing a churning job market, locating appropriate training, and finding the time and money to pursue skills development require cooperation and mutual support between the private sector and the local education system. By creating learning partnerships with the business community, Forsyth County’s education system is prepared to meet the challenges of a growing and vibrant community.
Fast Facts
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Well trained, highly educated workforce provides for long term company stability.
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Public School System with progressive, long term growth strategy.
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QuickStart Workforce Training Program Administered by Lanier Technical College.
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North Georgia College & State University provides continuing education opportunities.
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Education infrastructure supported by community as a whole through SPLOST funding.
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Private School options provide additional educational opportunites.
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Lanier Technical College has enjoyed tremendous growth and community support since opening in Forsyth in 1999. Their immediate plans include breaking ground on an $11 million expansion to better serve the growth of the area. They offer local industries a variety of economic development services and assistance with their training needs.
"Forsyth County Schools are embraced by a progressive and dynamic community that supports a quality education for all students. We are guided by a community-based strategic plan, Vision 2010, that enables our educators to work as one with the community to prepare our students to be the best leaders in the nation and the world."
Paula Gault,
Superintendent of Forsyth County School