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South Fulton workforce academy wins Georgia Municipal Association award, highlights tech and trades programs
Summary
District 5 Councilwoman Keosha B. Veil said the city's workforce academy earned recognition from the Georgia Municipal Association and highlighted youth programs including Next Kids Code and Droning; details on program enrollment and funding were not provided.
District 5 Councilwoman Keosha B. Veil said the city’s dual award-winning workforce academy "has garnered the city's first ever Georgia Municipal Association Award in Large Cities category." She made the statement during council remarks describing recent district initiatives.
Veil described the academy as preparing "our future professionals and civic leaders" through training, mentorship and opportunity. She cited programs such as Next Kids Code and Droning and said the academy is actively preparing young people for "first century careers in technology, electrical, and industrial trades."
The councilwoman did not provide enrollment numbers, award documentation, or funding details for the academy during the remarks. No formal council action or vote was recorded as part of the announcement.
Veil framed the academy’s recognition as part of a broader workforce development effort in District 5; specific next steps, partnerships or budgetary commitments were not disclosed in the remarks.
