An Interview With
Marche’ Boykin

  The Georgia Employer Committee would like to share with its viewers the EMR's who are vital to the success of the Local Committees throughout the State. This month we meet and talk with Marche’ Boykin of the Newnan Career Center.

 

Tell us your name, your Career Center and how long you’ve been an EMR?

MB: - Marche’ Boykin, Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee, Newnan Career Center.

What types of businesses or organizations make up your Employer Committee?

MB: - The Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee consists of the following types of businesses: manufacturing, warehouse/ distribution, healthcare, banking, staffing, education, local, and state government.

What do you believe is unique about your Employer Committee?

MB: - The Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee is unique in the fact that the group consists of a diverse mix of industries working together to help one another with today’s labor and human resources issues. The group takes a strong positive approach to community service and prides itself on giving back. The committee as a whole works together to make a difference in the future workforce of the area it serves.

What do you believe is your Employer Committee's biggest challenge for your area, regarding the workforce?

MB: - I believe that the Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee’s biggest challenge is finding a qualified and dedicated pool of employees.

Why should I join your Employer Committee?

MB: - The Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee meets monthly on the third Wednesday. By joining this committee, individuals can expect to gain a network of contacts between the business community and the local Georgia Department of Labor. The relationships formed through this committee can help individuals to address workforce issues, and possible solutions.

How active is your Employer Committee working in your community?

MB: - The Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee works very actively in the local community. This committee was instrumental in funding and opening the very first 24 hour daycare center in the Newnan community. They have donated monies to the CLICK literacy foundation to support their efforts. The committee has also donated money to the West GA Tech Foundation to assist with education efforts, and the Alliance for Children’s Enrichment. The committee recently co-sponsored a Job Fair drawing over 30 employers and over 1800 job seekers. The Newnan-Peachtree City Employer Committee also provide business related seminars for employers, and recently sponsored a “ Gus Whalen Seminar, Manager and Supervisors’ Skills”.

Has your Employer Committee received any awards or special recognition?

MB: - The Newnan-Peachtree City Area Employer Committee has received the following awards:
1997 “Project of the Year”
2005 “Project of the Year”

What future trends does your Employer Committee see in employment needs in your area?

MB: - Future industry expansion in this community, along with a large manufacturer relocating to our south, may lead towards a skilled labor shortage. This is one of the major issues that our career center and employer committee is currently addressing. I believe future expansion with manufacturers in neighboring communities, may force employers to seek new and creative ways to recruit and retain qualified and skilled employees in this local community.

In the future, what would you most like to accomplish as an EMR?

MB: - I would like to implement and build a relationship with employers and the local Career Center to gain opportunities for those job seekers with barriers to employment. I want to be an instrument in the community that promotes awareness of the Georgia Department of Labor and our services.

Career Center Staff

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