Through periodic MAX Member Spotlights, our MAX team is honored to help our broader workforce development network get to know our members better in order to strengthen connections, collaborations, and practices among workforce developers and organizations engaged in workforce development. Here, our members share insights on how MAX is helpful in their work, accomplishments they’re most proud of, emerging trends they see as affecting workforce development, and more.
Why did you become a MAX member?
I became a MAX member to network with Atlanta employers.
How long have you been engaged with the MAX network?
1 to 2 years
How has being a member of MAX benefitted your organization?
MAX trainings have been very helpful to my staff. We also learn about job fairs through MAX.
How have you engaged through MAX in the past 12 months?
MAX Academy, MAX Provider Council
Why do you serve in this profession? What motivates you or inspires you to do what you do?
I serve to foster opportunities in IT that can help close the economic divide in Atlanta.
What is something you and/or your organization have accomplished in the past 12 months that you are most proud of?
Helping some Per Scholas alumni find jobs that have increased their income by 50%.
Is there anything you believe that we, as a profession, should do differently in the future to best serve those we serve?
More professional development training for those entering the workforce and more inclusivity training for current employers
What are some emerging trends you see as affecting the job seekers and employers served through our profession?
More employers are open to hiring people without degrees.
Is there anything you believe that we, as a profession, should do differently in the future to best serve those we serve?
More professional development training for those entering the workforce and more inclusivity training for current employers.
What is a little-known fun fact about you?
I’m a former licensed massage therapist.
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