Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Wilson as the college's first Business and Industry Relationship Manager. In this newly created role, Wilson will serve as a vital connection between the college and employers throughout the Thomasville and Bainbridge communities, developing partnerships and expanding access to customized workforce training programs.
Wilson brings extensive experience in program development, stakeholder engagement, and community relations to SRTC. Most recently, she served as an Adaptive Learning and Behavior Support Specialist with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, where she coached and trained educators and administrators across the region. Her background also includes nearly a decade as creator and director of Dancing at Daycare, LLC, and over eleven years of service on the Valdosta Board of Education, including time as board chair.
"We are excited to welcome Kelly Wilson as SRTC’s first Business and Industry Relationship Manager," said Amy Davis, Vice President for Economic Development. "Kelly's deep roots in South Georgia and her understanding of the needs of our local employers make her a strong addition to our Economic Development Division. She will play a key role in strengthening partnerships across our service area and expanding access to customized training and continuing education opportunities that support workforce and economic growth in our region."
In her new position, Wilson will work directly with area businesses and industries to identify training needs, develop customized educational solutions, and increase awareness of college offerings throughout the community. She will also manage outreach initiatives and foster relationships that connect employers with the skilled workforce they need to grow.
Wilson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management from the University of Georgia and teaching certificates in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University.
For more information about Southern Regional Technical College's business and industry services, visit the Economic Development Department online at https://southernregional.edu/economic-development.
Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.
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