Workforce

As companies search for their prime business location, access to a dependable pipeline of talent is key. Georgia’s diverse workforce includes all skill levels and supports the e-mobility ecosystem with experienced engineers, electricians, machinists, and software developers, to name a few. Representatives from the state’s universities, technical colleges, and industry continue to collaborate and identify workforce development needs for electric mobility related manufacturing, services and innovation. 

State-sponsored training facilities, top-notch education programs, and nationally ranked colleges provide Georgia businesses with talent that enables them to achieve next-level success. At the high school level, Georgia’s Department of Education, working with industry leaders, is developing the Electric Vehicle Career Pathway which includes EV specific coursework to prepare students for careers in the industry  Georgia Quick Start, the nation’s number one workforce training program, develops customized training solutions for qualified companies investing in Georgia. Services are provided free of charge as a discretionary incentive to new and expanding companies creating jobs across a range of industries. Learn more about services. 

Charging Infrastructure

Georgia is sixth in the nation for public EV charging stations, offering more than 1,500 individual outlets, equating to more outlets per capita than anywhere in the Southeast. Georgia has more than 1,200 miles of federally designated EV-ready Alternative Fuel Corridors along its interstates and highways. Georgia is due to receive $135 million in federal funds from the infrastructure spending bill Congress passed to build EV charging stations. The state continues to foster public-private partnerships and other business models to continue the statewide expansion of charging infrastructure.

Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Tax Credit

• An eligible business may claim an income tax credit for the purchase/lease and installation of a qualified EVC in Georgia, up to 10% of the cost or $2,500, whichever is less. The credit is not available for residential locations.
•  The EVC shall have power levels greater than 130 volts in AC 1 phase, and be located in Georgia for a minimum of five consecutive years.

Focus on the Future

Georgia has a proven record of investing early in resources, infrastructure, and job skills needed to support the future of manufacturing. In keeping with this tradition, the Georgia Electric Mobility and Innovation Alliance was created to grow the electric mobility ecosystem in the state and strengthen Georgia’s position in electrification-related manufacturing and innovation. Led by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the alliance includes partners from the private and public sectors, government, electric utilities, education, nonprofits, and other stakeholders. Read more about EMIA's goals.