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Regional workforce group RISE says Savannah-area hiring will outpace local labor without targeted retention and training
Summary
Anna Chaffin, president and CEO of RISE, presented a regional workforce study to the Statesboro City Council on Jan. 28, 2025, warning that projected job growth tied to the Hyundai facility and suppliers will exceed available local workers and urging measures on pay, retention, education and support services.
Anna Chaffin, president and chief executive officer of RISE, told the Statesboro City Council on Jan. 28 that the Savannah region is likely to face a persistent shortage of workers for technical and production jobs unless local leaders and employers act on a recent workforce study.
The study, commissioned after Hyundai announced a large manufacturing investment in Bryan County, modeled a one‑hour commute shed around the Hyundai site and projected the region would need more than 16,000 workers in its 10 most in‑demand jobs through 2027. “Our goal is to be the key facilitator of regional workforce development and industry support services within our eight‑county region,” Chaffin said.
The study…
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