A Framework for Future Workforce Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Abby Turano
ATLANTA (Feb. 19, 2026) – In an era of rapid technological advances and global market shifts, the labor market is evolving faster than ever. To help stay ahead, the Metro Atlanta Chamber has released the 2026 Talent Supply Report. The comprehensive report provides a data-driven analysis of workforce trends across Georgia, offering insights to help align education and workforce systems with the needs of the modern economy.
Georgia is a top state for talent, and maintaining its momentum requires understanding emerging job sectors, the skills they demand, and the readiness of Georgians to step into these roles. The 2026 Talent Supply Report serves as a key tool for policymakers, highlighting where jobs are expanding and how educational investments are preparing residents for future opportunities.
“Metro Atlanta thrives when businesses have the talent they need to grow and compete,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, president & CEO at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “This report builds on the region’s strengths and outlines clear, actionable strategies to help employers, educators and communities work together to strengthen the talent pipeline and ensure metro Atlanta remains a premier destination for business and economic opportunity.”
“Collecting the right kind of jobs data is critical for aligning our workforce development efforts with today’s industries,” said Justin Haight, director of talent partnerships at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “Better understanding the balance of supply and demand for talent helps to ensure better alignment between education, workforce partners and industry. At the end of the day, growth creates demand – and that demand requires alignment.”
The report aims to bridge gaps in workforce data, equipping policymakers with the information they need to effectively direct resources and focus on training workers for fast-growing sectors. With the 2026 Talent Supply Report, policymakers have tools to keep the workforce in metro Atlanta and Georgia strong, adaptable and prepared for future opportunities.
The report is available now and provides a framework for talent development investments that reinforce Georgia’s position as a leader in workforce readiness. To access the full report, visit www.TalentSupplyReport.com.
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About the Metro Atlanta Chamber
The Metro Atlanta Chamber serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant region. We work to advance economic growth and improve metro Atlanta’s quality of life across the 29-county metro Atlanta region. Our charge is to unleash Atlanta’s ambition, and we do this by growing, advocating, and promoting the region’s economy, talent and community. MAC expands the region’s thriving economy, advocates for a competitive business climate, and elevates metro Atlanta’s story on a global scale to ensure that this continues to be a region that rises as one. For more information, visit www.MetroAtlantaChamber.com.
