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County approves data-sharing MOU with Clayton State University to align workforce training with employer needs
Summary
The board authorized a memorandum of understanding between Clayton County Community Development and Clayton State University to share data on incoming businesses and workforce needs to guide degree and continuing-education programming and internship opportunities.
At the June 17 meeting the board approved a memorandum of understanding between Clayton County Community Development and Clayton State University to share data about employers locating in the county and their workforce needs.
County staff said the MOU will allow the university to access anonymized, operational data that shows who is doing business in the county and the skill levels employers request. Clayton State presenters said the data will help the university tailor degree programs, continuing education and internship opportunities to county employer needs and help direct graduates to local openings.
Dr. Archie (assistant vice president at Clayton State) and Dr. Jill Drake (executive vice president and provost) described the plan to use a short survey and planned data regimen to collect workforce information and to align academic programming and credentialing with employer demand. Mary Dudley, county planning administrator, was identified as a staff partner in the effort.
Commissioners voiced support and suggested including youth commissioners and other local partners to ensure the program reaches residents seeking educational or career opportunities. The board voted to authorize the chair to execute the MOU and directed staff to carry out the data-sharing framework with the university.
The MOU passed by voice vote; staff said the agreement is intended to support workforce development and economic mobility.
