The Postsecondary, Adult & Career Education (PACE) division of Georgia ACTE represents educators, administrators, and industry partners dedicated to advancing career and technical education throughout Georgia's technical colleges and adult education programs.
Our Mission
GAPACE advances career and technology education in Georgia by connecting educators with industry partners, providing professional development, and promoting innovative training solutions that drive economic growth. Through advocacy and collaboration, we strengthen the bridge between education and industry to create lasting workforce impact.
Our Vision
GAPACE envisions Georgia as a national leader in career and technology education where seamless collaboration between educators and industry creates unparalleled workforce opportunities and economic prosperity. We see a future where:
Every adult learner has access to innovative, industry-aligned training
Education and business partnerships drive regional economic excellence
Career and technology education is recognized as vital to Georgia's competitive advantage
Our professional community sets the standard for workforce development
Our Purpose
Fostering professional linkages among members providing training and services to adults, business and industry
Serving as a forum for professional development and sharing information and solutions for adult training delivery
Promoting the importance of partnerships between career and technology education and business and industry
Promoting the value of career and technology education in economic development efforts
Facilitating the dissemination of model and innovative adult, business and industry training programs
Promoting legislative initiatives that foster adult, business and industry training and services