Email newsletter signupThe WIN Regional College and Career Academy is one of the most important investments we can make toward fulfilling that responsibility and represents a strong partnership between education and industry. As the WIN Regional College and Career Academy expands, the career pathway options will not be created in isolation. Instead of waiting until students graduate high school to introduce them to career opportunities, the WIN Regional College and Career Academy allows them to begin earning industry-recognized credentials while still in school. As we celebrate the opening of the WIN Regional College and Career Academy, we are building a stronger workforce pipeline, stronger partnerships, and a stronger future for Valdosta-Lowndes County and the entire South Georgia region. Niki Ogletree is president & CEO of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority.