Step inside the engine powering Georgia’s workforce transformation. This episode reveals how Georgia Quick Start and Hyundai’s MetaPlant are reshaping advanced manufacturing through customized, hands‑on training that prepares workers for day‑one success. Hear from state leaders and Hyundai executives as they unpack the strategy, innovation, and human‑centered design behind the nation’s top workforce training program. From EV production to robot‑integrated assembly lines, discover how Georgia is building the talent pipeline of the future—and creating life‑changing career pathways for thousands of Georgians.

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Chapters

00:00 Georgia Quick Start’s Workforce Training Mission
02:20 Why Georgia Leads the Nation in Workforce Development
04:44 How Quick Start Partners With Employers for Customized Training
07:09 Inside the Hyundai Mobility Training Center in Georgia
09:34 EV Manufacturing Training and High‑Voltage Safety Skills
11:56 Essential Skills for Hyundai MetaPlant Jobs and Career Growth
14:16 Flexible Training Systems for Advanced Manufacturing Needs
16:43 Robotics, Automation, and Real‑World Production Line Simulation
19:04 Preparing Georgia’s Workforce for Large‑Scale EV Production
21:29 Technical College Partnerships Strengthening Georgia’s Talent Pipeline
23:50 Georgia’s Strategy to Become the Top State for Talent
26:10 Why Hyundai Chose Georgia for Its Largest U.S. Investment
28:33 EV and Hybrid Vehicle Production Capacity at the MetaPlant
30:54 How the Hyundai Mobility Training Center Supports Workforce Mobility