SmartWorks

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Welcome to the first issue of SmartWorks! T he Carroll County Chamber and Carroll Tomorrow, in partnership thrive right here in Carroll County. We will publish

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A publication of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Carroll Tomorrow in collaboration

with The Times-Georgian, are pleased to bring you a new and exciting publication that focuses on workforce education and development from the perspective of real people who are making a real difference in our community. This publication was born out of a community-wide initiative started in 2013 that brought the business, education and community leadership of Carroll County together with one common purpose — preparing our citizens to be the employees that our local businesses want

SmartWorks quarterly as an insert in The Times-Georgian. The magazine will cover topics related to work-based learning accomplishments, student achievement at every grade level, and life-long learning opportunities that are preparing employees to be their very best. All this and more, while highlighting Carroll County’s best asset — our local workforce of the future! If you have feedback on SmartWorks, please contact us by email. Thank you and we hope you enjoy SmartWorks.

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Daniel Jackson

Donna Armstrong- Lackey

Carroll County Chamber/ Carroll Tomorrow President/CEO Daniel Jackson daniel@carroll-ga.org Sr.VPBusiness Development Donna Armstrong-Lackey donna@carroll-ga.org VP Economic Development Andy Camp andy@carroll-ga.org Editor/ Director of Communications Lisa Ledbetter lisa@carroll-ga.org

and need.

One of the goals of this initiative is to carry that message to the community so that we can change conversations, whether at the dinner table or the conference table, sharing that everyone has the potential to learn, work and

Donna Armstrong-Lackey, Senior Vice President Carroll County Chamber/Carroll Tomorrow

Daniel Jackson, President/CEO Carroll County Chamber /Carroll Tomorrow

Contents

Times-Georgian Publisher Marvin Enderle publisher@times-georgian.com

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Pg. 10 A familiar face takes on a new role A conversationwithDr. JohnGreen Pg. 8 Plus

Director of Advertising MelissaWilson melissa@times-georgian.com

From daydreaming to dream job

SmartWorks is a collaborative publication of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Carroll Tomorrow, 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117 (770-832-2446) andThe Times-Georgian, 901 Hays Mill Road, Carrollton, GA 30117 (770-834-6631).

Ferst Foundation: Providing books to children Pg. 12

Exploring career pathways: Ninth Grade Ag Expo presents possibilities Pg. 14

Mentoring: Just go for it!