- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- News release (Georgia Department of Labor)
- Title:
- News release [June 22, 2001S]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Labor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Labor
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Labor
- Date of Original:
- 2001-06-22
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Each issue also has a distinctive theme title.
Jan. 5, 1998; title from caption.
Dec. 31, 2002. - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L200 .P1 N45 2001/6-22S
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b2001-s6-h22s-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b2001-s6-h22s-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
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Georgia Department of Labor - Press Release
Georgia Department of
Labor
Suite 642 148 International Boulevard N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1751 (404)656-3032
June 22, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JURETTA THOMAS GRADUATES FROM LABOR DEPARTMENT'S EXCEL PROGRAM
ATLANTA -- State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that Juretta H. Thomas of Augusta recently graduated from the Georgia Department of Labor's leadership training program, Executive Commitment to Excellence in Leadership (EXCEL).
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Georgia Department of Labor - Press Release
Thomas is job placement specialist assigned to Cross Creek High School in Augusta.
"Every organization must develop and train its follow-on leadership in order to survive and prosper," said Thurmond. "The old adage that says 'leaders aren't born, they are mentored,' is exemplified throughout our department, as we continue our quality service initiative and adjust to numerous major changes in state government. The foundation for our leadership development programs must stress flexibility towards change and encourage leader initiative. Our EXCEL program is one of the best opportunities for our employees to learn to adapt to change and to develop leadership potential."
EXCEL classes are limited to a maximum of 20 people, who are chosen from among the agency's 2,000 employees. Applicants are judged on job performance, achievements, personal initiative and community involvement. Final choices are made by two selection committees and approved by the commissioner.
The year-long program consists of four, two-day seminars held at different locations around the state. Its purpose and goals are to identify and help develop future leaders within the department; identify issues that face the state and develop creative ways of solving them; encourage employees to participate in educational and community programs; foster a common, broad vision within all divisions and offices, and develop a quality work force.
The highly-interactive program is coordinated through the University of Georgia's Institute of Government, and features private sector instructors and adjunct faculty from government agencies.
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD CALL THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AT (404) 656-3032. IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE PRESS RELEASES VIA E-MAIL, PLEASE RESPOND TO communications@dol.state.ga.us
E-mail: communications@dol.state.ga.us.
FY-01-675
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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