Deadline for Leadership Savannah applications extended
Applications for the 2012-13 Leadership Savannah class are being accepted through June 28.
The 2012-13 class will be limited to 42 people, and the selections committee is looking for candidates from a cross section of the community for the one-year class. Applicants must have the full support of their organization or corporation they represent.
The programs are expected to consist of monthly interactive sessions led by top community experts. Sessions are expected to begin in September and conclude in June 2013. Applicants will be expected to attend all sessions to graduate.
Full program fees will be $2,500, with a limited number of $1,000 scholarships available. To apply, go to LeadershipSavannah.org, and click on the “Apply” button. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on June 28.
Fiber optics training preps technicians, specialists
Georgia Southern University will present Fiber Optics Association certification training for technicians and specialists Aug. 6-12 at the Coastal Georgia Center.
The class, running Monday through Wednesday, prepares participants to verify their skills in fiber optics. The certification exam is given and graded at the end of the class and included in the course fee.
Certifications are valuable for careers in security, surveillance, computer networking, telephone systems or cable television installation.
Training continues on Thursday and Friday with the CFO Specialist in Testing & Maintenance course and on Saturday and Sunday with the CFO Specialist/Splicing course. Both courses end with the related exam.
The course fee is $750; each of the specialist courses is $725.
Register online at ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/fiberoptics.html or by calling toll-free 855-478-5551.
New online directory of state’s exporters
ATLANTA — Georgia exporters now can list their companies and products or services in the online Georgia Export Directory to heighten their global visibility and attract potential customers, buyers and/or representatives.
The listings are offered through the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Convergent Commerce Group, publisher of the directory.
The directory also enables interested parties to search for Georgia-based products or services by industry category, keyword, geographic markets and company name. Georgia-based export service providers can be listed in the directory as well so Georgia companies engaged or interested in international trade can search for service providers to assist them.
Qualified Georgia companies may apply online at georgiaexportdirectory.com to register their products or services for free or to upgrade, for a fee, with a more in-depth listing. There are 544 companies registered on the site to date.