OUR MISSSION
Inspiring transformational change through training programs that work.
STAR of Coastal Georgia equips individuals in our community with the skills they need to achieve personal and professional success. Through workforce training, financial literacy, career development, and life readiness programs, we help build a stronger Coastal Georgia.
WHAT WE DO
Programs That Make an Impact
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Workforce Training
Develop leadership and presentation skills while mastering MS Word, Excel, and professional interview techniques
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Financial Literacy
Learn essential budgeting, debt management, and investment foundations through interactive "Paycheck to Purpose" simulations
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Career Development
Master workplace professionalism, customer service, and job search skills alongside practical training in Microsoft Office 365
Our Impact
Stronger Skills. Stronger Community
30+
Years Serving Coastal Georgia
500+
Individuals Trained in 2025
20+
1000+
Community Partners
Lives Impacted Through Programs
Thearon’s journey shows how being a STAR student can open doors to meaningful careers, including her current role at the College of Coastal Georgia. “The program allowed me to transform new skills into opportunity,” she reflects. Today, she uses those skills to empower students—proving that with opportunity and perseverance, a single class can truly change the course of a life.
Thearon Filson
Previous STAR Student
The Golden Isles Development Authority has been a longtime community partner of STAR, and for good reason. STAR is a catalyst for growth within our local workforce and a true asset to our community. It is a privilege to serve on the board alongside so many dedicated community leaders and to play a small role in the positive impact STAR continues to have on our community and the lives of those it serves.
McKenzie Padgett
STAR Board Member
STAR creates a sense of purpose, value and community among its participants. STAR adds tremendously to our workforce productivity and quality, while transforming lives and families.
Julie Martin,
City Commissioner of Brunswick
STAR is a tremendous organization...I especially love the attention they give their students around budgeting and money management to ensure that the wages they make will be managed well.
Mark Stovall,
SunTrust Bank