Atlanta may get most of the headlines when it comes to adding jobs in Georgia, but other areas of the state are notching victories of their own on the employment front. The latest of these is Columbus, where aerospace company Pratt & Whitney recently announced its intention to add over 500 jobs at its plant near the city.
Those 500 jobs are part of a $386 million investment in Georgia, where the company already employs over 1,200 workers at its Columbus facility, which opened in 1984. Pratt and Whitney is mainly a producer of engines for airplanes for both private and government use. Its parent company, United Technologies, is among the largest producers of commercial technology in the world.
Governor Nathan Deal was pleased by the news, saying in a press release, “Georgia’s pro-business structural framework and deep talent pool help to retain industry leaders such as Pratt & Whitney. By adding these new high-quality manufacturing jobs, Pratt & Whitney is making a significant investment in the Columbus community and we look forward to strengthening this longstanding partnership as the company continues to grow.”
The company will also partner with the Technical College System of Georgia, which will offer specialized classes to help students prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing.
