Butts County Industrial Development Authority

06/11/2026

Southern Crescent Technical College has announced an upcoming Manufacturing READY Pre-Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Nexus Circular, beginning this July.

This intensive 6-week program is designed for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking to strengthen their manufacturing skills and enter (or re-enter) the workforce. Participants will gain foundational knowledge in workplace safety, equipment operation, lean manufacturing principles, electrical and mechanical systems, and advanced recycling concepts.

See the attached flyer for more information.

05/19/2026

Southern Crescent Technical College is excited to offer FREE VEX Robotics and VEX Air summer camps for middle and high school students across their service area this summer!

These hands-on camps will provide students with exciting opportunities to explore robotics, drone technology, STEM learning, teamwork, and career pathways in a fun and engaging environment. Camps will be hosted in Spalding County, Jasper County, and Butts County.

03/26/2026

Butts County Development Authority Director of Business Retention & Expansion, Melissa Griffin, was at Jackson High School today in conjunction with the Career PhD initiative. "We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Sohmer McKibben and the CTAE Department at Jackson High School on the Career PHD initiative. This collaborative program is aimed at graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing immediate careers with local industries."

The primary goal of Career PHD is to help students gain a deeper understanding of essential workplace skills. We aim for soon-to-be graduates to secure and accept full-time job offers from participating employers. Today's program featured a presentation by Amazon Web Services sharing information on career opportunities with Amazon Web Services data centers.

"A special thank you to Ga Youth Builders who presented in February on careers in the construction sector, and Amazon Web Services for presenting to our students and helping them become aware of the high-demand positions in your fields."

Stay tuned for more pictures as additional companies will present later in the month.

03/26/2026

Melissa Griffin, Director of Business Retention & Expansion for the Development Authority, enjoyed touring Sylvan Grove Medical Center and learning how the Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program has contributed to improvements at the facility. The program provides a powerful way to support rural healthcare while receiving a 100% Georgia state income tax credit. For more information

https://www.wellstar.org/articles/georgians-uplift-rural-communities-through-tax-credit-program

03/10/2026

Do you know someone who is looking for a new job/career? Here is a great opportunity!

03/04/2026

Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful, and this timely program is available in an online webinar format.

In twice weekly two-hour virtual sessions, this 4 week program will provide you with all the tools and resources to create a successful business model and strong foundation from the beginning. 

01/14/2026

Healthcare professionals...check out this new opportunity from Southern Crescent Technical College.

01/14/2026

Butts County Area Residents...check out this hiring opportunity.