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Sakai Training Plan Signing Ceremony
Sakai..........
A training plan signing with Sakai American Manufacturing Inc. took place in Adairsville on March 12th. Sakai, which has its world headquarters in Japan, manufactures earthmoving equipment. Pictured here at the recent signing are (l-r) David Hartgrove, Training Coordinator, Quick Start; Pat Hollis, Vice President, N. Metro Tech; Yasuyki Kanno, President, Sakai; Jeff Lynn, Director, Quick Start; and Rick Lewis, Director of Human Resources, Sakai.

Photo of Robert P. Johnson and Sandra Span

Ohio Board of Regents Visitors Impressed With Quick Start’s Services

In recent months, educators and community leaders from several other states have made trips to Quick Start to learn more about its services and delivery system. Wyoming, Kansas, and Ohio have sent teams to the Atlanta office for briefings by Dr. Ken Breeden and Quick Start staff. Pictured here from the Ohio Board of Regents are Robert P. Johnson and Sandra Span.

 Groundbreaking at Suzuki
Suzuki..........
American Suzuki Motor Manufacturing Corporation had a groundbreaking ceremony in Rome on March 22nd, celebrating the start of construction on the company’s new auto manufacturing facility. The company’s plans call for a $40 million investment in the plant, which will initially employ 150 people. Employment is expected to reach 300 by the third year of operation. Suzuki executives pictured (l-r): Jun Sato, Shigeo Narita, Akira Kyuji, Masaru Asahima, Tad Sheldon, Rick Suzuki, Tom Decker, and Masoyoshi Ito.

KIA Motors Signing Ceremony
KIA MOTORS..........
Kia Motors America Inc. signed a Quick Start training plan at the company’s new facility in Lawrenceville on March 17th. Pictured (l-r) are Jeff Lynn, Director, Quick Start; Eric Lawrence, Dean of Continuing Education and Economic Development, Gwinnett Tech; David Hartgrove, Training Coordinator, Quick Start; and Derald McDonald, General Manager of Kia Motors.


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