Sen. Jon Ossoff suggests job training at Georgia colleges [Video]

The senator says the potential program could help Georgians break into high-demand fields and increase their job prospects.

MACON, Ga. — Senator Jon Ossoff said he wants to establish a law that will keep a grant program in place that supports job training programs for community and technical schools.

He hopes to do that by building colleges’ capacity to meet skills needs that employers are looking for and help students earn jobs for in-demand industries.

“Community colleges and technical education can be the pathway for Georgians to the life that they dream about – to a stable career, to a good paying job, to benefits,” Ossoff said.

Zakary Kent says he spends long days at Central Georgia Technical College and hopes his radiology tech program is supported under the new act.

“I think any kind of aid financially is a good thing,” Kent said.

“We have 10-hour days at the clinic then we are here for half days – usually till 12:00, …