Select Fulton proudly announces the appointment of Brett Lacy, Deputy Director, Select Fulton, as the Georgia State Representative to the Board of Directors for the Southeastern Employment and Training Association (SETA). Since its founding in 1973, SETA has provided professional development and networking opportunities for workforce development professionals across eight southeastern states, including Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

WorkSource Fulton, the workforce development division of Fulton County, is pleased to be a partner of SETA, which has long been a driving force for professional growth and collaboration in workforce development across the Southeast. By participating in SETA’s programs and leadership initiatives, WorkSource Fulton remains at the cutting edge of innovative workforce solutions that directly benefit our local communities. SETA’s commitment to advancing workforce strategies aligns with our mission to empower job seekers, foster career pathways, and support the economic vitality of Fulton County.

“I am honored to have been elected by my peers across Georgia to represent the State on the SETA Board of Directors,” said Brett Lacy, Deputy Director, Select Fulton. “SETA is the premier professional development organization for Workforce Developers across the Southeast, and is an invaluable resource for learning, networking, and ultimately improving the quality of our public workforce system. I look forward to working with the SETA Board to provide quality programming and opportunities to our members in Georgia.”

La Tunya Goodwin, President, SETA, echoed Lacy’s sentiments, adding, “Brett’s leadership and experience in workforce development make him an excellent representative for Georgia. His dedication to improving workforce systems aligns perfectly with SETA’s mission of advancing the field through collaboration and innovation.”

Samir Abdullahi, Director, Select Fulton, expressed his support for Lacy’s appointment, stating, “Brett’s appointment to the SETA Board of Directors is a testament to his commitment to workforce development in Georgia. His involvement will ensure that Georgia and Fulton County remain at the forefront of workforce innovation and collaboration.”

For more information about the Southeastern Employment and Training Association, visit: https://seta.org/.