Reskilling plan and workforce development highlighted as part of DeKalb's resilience push

Jul 24, 2026

The county's sustainability lead said a workforce development plan (described as a 27-page narrative) is being developed to prepare residents for new trades associated with green-economy initiatives, but staff and materials gaps remain.

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DeKalb County’s sustainability briefing included a commitment to workforce development and reskilling to help residents access jobs created by green-economy initiatives. The chief sustainability officer said she has drafted a 27-page narrative outlining areas for collaboration with the county’s workforce department.

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