Next month, MAX will celebrate our 5th year as the premiere membership association for workforce professionals and partners in the Atlanta region and 11th year as a dynamic workforce development network. We are truly grateful for the nearly 400 MAX members who have joined us on this journey to advance economic resilience by strengthening connections, collaborations, and practices among workforce developers and organizations engaged in workforce development – and we appreciate how our MAX members play a critical role in informing how best we serve our network of 2,000-plus workforce partners.
MAX Members: We would be honored for you to continue the journey with us in the days ahead. A friendly reminder, it is time to renew your membership! Click here to renew your membership today.
Not yet a member of MAX? New members who join this month can access MAX member benefits for the remainder of this year and all of 2026. One of these benefits is the exciting opportunity to attend the MAX Annual Meeting, our signature event for MAX members to be held on December 10th. Here are a few testimonials regarding the MAX member value from a few of our MAX members who shared insights earlier this year:
- Nickell Durham, Workforce Development Manager, Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency: “Being a member of MAX has significantly expanded our ability to connect clients with employment opportunities and resources, not just locally, but across the country. Through MAX’s far-reaching webinars and nationwide collaborations, we’ve been able to expose our clients to a broader range of career pathways and employer networks.”
- Raisa Drew, Workforce Services Manager, Goodwill of North Georgia: “Being a member of MAX has kept us in the loop as to what our neighboring agencies have going on and how we can collaborate with them to better serve our participants.”
- Tiffany “Coach Tip” Francis, Talent Development Partner, Grady Health Systems: “Through MAX, I’ve gained access to a powerful network of mission-driven leaders across metro Atlanta who are committed to equity, innovation, and sustainable impact. One of the most valuable outcomes has been the opportunity to engage in cross-sector collaborations that align with Grady’s mission of advancing health equity and community well-being.”
And here is a reminder of the top 12 reasons why joining MAX is such a great investment in your ongoing professional development and success.
12. Stay in the know on all things workforce development, including workforce partnership opportunities made possible through fellow MAX members and partners!
11. Share career and project opportunities to serve with your organization through our MAX Job Board and MAX RFP Board.
10. Contribute to the knowledge development of your peers through MAX Mondays, MAX Minutes, the MAX Resource Library, and other opportunities to share your expertise.
9. Receive preferential and discounted registration for MAX Talks, our event series where we visit with employers to learn about their operations and most pressing workforce needs.
8. Enjoy a member discount on your registration for our credentialed MAX Academy and enable colleagues within your organization to also utilize your MAX member discount. Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) while attending the Academy.
7. Pursue your Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) certification with the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) and Certified Workforce Professional (CWP) certification with the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) – through your MAX membership.
6. Apply for consideration to join a future Leadership MAX class. Leadership MAX is a leadership development program designed especially for developing leaders in the workforce development field.
5. Attend our MAX Annual Meeting, our signature event that brings MAX members together, and other MAX member-only engagements.
4. Join a MAX Advisory Council (Provider Council, Data Council, or Member Engagement Council) to engage in valuable peer-to-peer learning while informing the work of MAX.
3. Engage with fellow thought leaders on important workforce issues and opportunities through our MAX Collaborative Council.
2. Raise visibility about you and your organization, the impacts you’re having, and how you can best contribute to the world around us.
1. Make valuable, lifelong connections with a strong and dynamic network of workforce professionals who stand ready to provide peer-to-peer support while working jointly with you in addressing the workforce development needs of our communities.
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