ELLABELL, Ga. — State officials in Georgia have officially inaugurated the Hyundai Mobility Training Center, an innovative facility aimed at equipping the future workforce, particularly those taking on roles as Meta Pros.

Spanning 89,000 square feet, the training center is strategically positioned adjacent to the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). It is meticulously designed to prepare employees for positions within the plant and its associated companies.

Managed by Georgia Quick Start, a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia dedicated to workforce training, the center began hosting its first group of trainees on November 3. The facility has the capacity to train up to 824 individuals concurrently.

“We feature two mobile production lines,” explained Scott McMurry, Deputy Commissioner of Georgia Quick Start. “The STEP line and the IMPACT line are crucial for Meta Pros to gain initial experience in a production environment. These lines replicate the actual production process at the Metaplant, providing trainees with practical insight into their future work conditions.”

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp highlighted how the new center represents a significant opportunity for residents of Georgia to embark on promising career paths.

“This facility reflects our commitment to their long-term success,” Kemp stated. “Georgians will acquire valuable skills here, leading to well-paying jobs and a brighter future.”

Kemp recently came back from a trip to South Korea where he met with Hyundai officials. He stated they talked about the hope for future and to not to dwell on the immigration raid that occurred months ago.

“The really the main topics we discussed was not the incident that happened here at the Metaplant, but it was more about, how do we move forward,” Kemp said. “How do we keep bringing good jobs to our state, support the companies that are making the investment and bringing those jobs here.”

Officials expect this project to create 8,500 jobs by 2031.