Training Built Around Your Business

Your workforce needs are unique. Georgia Piedmont Technical College can develop customized training to help your employees build skills, adapt to new technology, improve workplace safety and prepare for leadership roles.

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Workforce Training That Works for You

We start with your goals and build a practical training solution around your employees, workplace and schedule.

Customized for You

Training is built around your business, employees and goals.

Flexible Scheduling

We work with you to identify a schedule and training format that fits your operation.

Industry Expertise

Employees develop practical skills through training grounded in today’s workplace.

Funding Guidance

Our team can help identify training assistance and tax-credit opportunities that may apply.

Featured Employer Training

Shop Supervisor Leadership Series

Strong operations depend on strong frontline leaders. GPTC’s Shop Supervisor Leadership Series helps manufacturing employees make the transition from skilled team members to confident, effective supervisors.

Training is practical, instructor-led and designed around the realities of the production floor. Businesses can select the topics that best address their workforce needs, from managing conflict and improving shift communication to using data, automation and AI in modern manufacturing.

Leadership 101: The Frontline Foundation

Designed for emerging leaders and employees moving into their first supervisory roles, Leadership 101 develops the people-management, communication and organizational skills needed to lead a safe, productive team.

Available topics include:

Transitioning from peer to supervisor
Delegation and accountability
Coaching and performance feedback
Discipline and conflict resolution
Shift handovers and toolbox talks
Standard operating procedures and employee training
Safety leadership and ergonomics
Digital documents, spreadsheets and presentations
AI tools for frontline leaders

Leadership 201: Strategic Supervision

Leadership 201 helps experienced supervisors move beyond daily problem-solving and take a more strategic role in operational performance. Participants learn to use data, technology and proven improvement methods to lead change and strengthen productivity.

Available topics include:

Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Change management on the production floor
Goal setting and action planning
KPIs and production metrics
Data analytics for manufacturing
The digital shop floor and IIoT
AI and machine learning in modern manufacturing

Choose the Training Your Team Needs

The Shop Supervisor Leadership Series is modular and customizable. Businesses can select a minimum of five topics to create a training plan focused on their employees, operational challenges and organizational goals.

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What Can We Help Your Workforce Accomplish?

Training can be tailored to your organization, industry and employee skill levels. Options may include:

Leadership and Workplace Skills

Supervisor and leadership development
Communication and conflict resolution
Customer service
Team building
Project management
Workplace professionalism

Technology and Business Skills

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Computer and digital skills
QuickBooks
Industry-specific software
Customized technology training

Safety and Compliance

OSHA training
CPR and first aid
Forklift training
Workplace safety
Industry-specific compliance training

Industrial and Technical Training

Industrial maintenance
Electrical and mechanical fundamentals
Automation and PLCs
Welding
Blueprint reading
Precision measurement and troubleshooting

Don’t See Exactly What You Need?

That’s OK. Tell us about your workforce challenge, and we’ll help develop the right training solution.

How Customized Training Works

Tell Us What You Need

Share the skill gap, workplace challenge or upcoming change your business is preparing for.

We Create a Plan

GPTC works with you to determine the training content, schedule, location and format.

Your Employees Receive Training

Training focuses on practical skills employees can use in the workplace.

We Plan What Comes Next

We review your goals and help identify additional workforce-development opportunities.

Your Business May Qualify for Training Assistance

GPTC can help you explore workforce-training resources that may apply to your organization.

Georgia Quick Start

Qualified Georgia businesses may be eligible for customized workforce training through Georgia Quick Start.

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Georgia Retraining Tax Credit

Businesses may also qualify for a state income-tax credit for certain employee-retraining expenses.

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Your Local Workforce Training Partner

Georgia Piedmont Technical College works with businesses throughout DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale counties. From employee upskilling and leadership development to technical and safety training, we help local employers build stronger teams and prepare for what’s next.

Customized programs may be delivered at your workplace or at a GPTC facility, depending on your training needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes customized training different from a regular class?

Customized training is developed around the specific needs, employees and goals of your organization.

Can training take place at our business?

Training location and format are determined during the planning process based on your needs and the type of instruction required.

Is customized workforce training free?

Training costs vary. Qualified businesses may be eligible for assistance through Georgia Quick Start or other workforce-development programs.

Do we need to know exactly what course we want?

No. Start by telling us about your workforce challenge. Our team can help identify the skills and training that best address it.

What types of businesses can participate?

GPTC works with employers across a range of industries and organization sizes. Contact our team to discuss your specific needs.

Let’s Build the Right Training for Your Team

You do not need to know the exact course or training solution before contacting us. Tell us about your business, your employees and the challenge you are trying to solve. A member of GPTC’s Economic Development team will help you take the next step.

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