Part of the "THE DALTON BELIEVERS" initiative
Elevate Greater Dalton is a local workforce development initiative managed by a Workforce Development Director. The initiative includes three core pillars: “Connect Greater Dalton,” a week-long educator externship program; “Project MOTION,” a youth leadership program for sophomores and juniors; and “Northwest Georgia Ready,” a K-12 career readiness and workforce awareness campaign. The goal is to expose students and educators to local career opportunities, support disadvantaged students entering the workforce, and better align education with local labor market needs.
Tracks graduation rates and post-graduation employment of economically disadvantaged students.
Tracks educator participation and deliverables from the Connect Greater Dalton educator externship program.
Tracks creation of the Workforce Development Director position.
Tracks total annual budget for Elevate Greater Dalton.
Tracks five-session school-year structure for Project MOTION.
Tracks development of a five-year strategic workforce development plan with both school systems participating.
Tracks student participation in Project MOTION, the year-long youth leadership program for sophomores and juniors.
Tracks student exposure to local career and post-secondary opportunities through the Northwest Georgia Ready campaign.
Tracks post-graduation employment and post-secondary pursuits of Project MOTION graduates.
Tracks annual salary range for the Workforce Development Director.
Annual estimated budget shown is $115,000-$130,000. Budget includes Workforce Development Director salary of $70,000-$85,000; Director general expenses of $10,000 annually; Project MOTION Youth Leadership Program at $5,000 annually; Connect Greater Dalton Educator Externship Program at $5,000 annually; and Northwest Georgia Ready campaign funding at $25,000.