Mission
PROJECT PURPOSE is a multi-pronged program designed to introduce high school students to local industry opportunities. A joint effort of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority and the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce and through partnerships with local schools and employers, PROJECT PURPOSE aims to position Southwest Georgia for excellence in workforce development, job growth, and economic impact.
'23-'24 Initiatives
Educator Immersion Tour | Regional
A cohort of Colquitt County educators participate in a 3-part tour of local, regional and statewide manufacturing, food processing, and industrial sites for a hands-on immersion into the world of business and industry. Teachers will leave with creative ideas for future instruction and connections to potential employers for their students. The Regional Tour focuses on a county that is close in proximity and its economic base.
Educator Immersion Tour | State
A cohort of Colquitt County educators participate in a 3-part tour of local, regional and statewide manufacturing, food processing, and industrial sites for a hands-on immersion into the world of business and industry. Teachers will leave with creative ideas for future instruction and connections to potential employers for their students. The State Tour focuses on industries currently in high-demand in Georgia which have unique high-wage positions and/or are partners in Georgia QuickStart or other economic organizations in the state.
Senior Day | College Campus Tour
On Senior Day, Southern Regional Technical College hosts Colquitt County High School Seniors for an in-depth tour of the Moultrie campus and overview of educational program offerings. Students also engage with local employers over lunch in a targeted Industry Exploration Fair.
Get2Work | Boot Camps
Two boot camp tracts designed for fast-paced preparation, credentialing, and interviewing for a select group of seniors. Upon completion of the boot camp, students will be guaranteed interviews with participating companies with entry-level positions available. They’ll also leave with OSHA and forklift certification (manufacturing tract) or customer service training (healthcare / general customer service tract), a professional resume, and top-notch interview skills through a curriculum led by SRTC.
Educator Immersion Tour | Local
A cohort of Colquitt County educators participate in a 3-part tour of local, regional and statewide manufacturing, food processing, and industrial sites for a hands-on immersion into the world of business and industry. Teachers will leave with creative ideas for future instruction and connections to potential employers for their students. The Local Tour focuses on Colquitt County businesses, industries, and educational partners such as Southern Regional Technical College and PCOM.
Exploration Day | Job Fair
On Exploration Day, local businesses and high school seniors unite. In a job fair format, Colquitt County High School students circulate through the employer showcase to learn about the jobs available right now in our community.
Impact
“We want all seniors to be employed, enlisted, or enrolled upon high school graduation. Graduation will be here before they know it, and we want to create as many ways as we can to help students connect to an employment opportunity, enroll in college, or consider enlisting in the military before they turn that tassel – this is something our teachers and administrators are passionate about.”
Angela Hobby
Chief Officer for District & Employee Relations,
Colquitt County Schools
“The Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the Colquitt County School District on Project Purpose. From industry speakers at club days to the teacher immersion tours and the job fair, we have seen firsthand positive results from the various components of the program. This program is making an impact on the future success of not only the students but our growing community.”
Caitlyn Hatcher
President / CEO,
Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce
“We love getting students into our hallways at an early age. Even though these students may have no idea what they want to do when they graduate high school, planting the seed early that there are possibilities in technical education right here in their own backyard can really be meaningful.”
Dana Lewis
Assistant High School Coordinator / Recruiter,
Southern Regional Technical College
Partners
