Since January 2021, MAX has served as metro Atlanta’s premiere professional association for workforce developers. With nearly 400 members, MAX fosters stronger connections, collaboration, and best practices among workforce partners advancing economic resilience in the Atlanta region. Members benefit from exclusive resources, targeted professional development, and opportunities to build relationships within the broader workforce ecosystem. Together, we amplify the impact of our work for job seekers, employers, and our communities.
If you are already a MAX member…thank you! We are truly grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside you. And we invite you to continue this journey with us—click here to renew your membership today.
If you’re not yet a member…here are 12 compelling reasons to join MAX and invest in your ongoing professional growth and success:
12. Stay in the know about all things workforce development and discover new partnership opportunities!
11. Share career and project openings through our MAX Job Board and MAX RFP Board.
10. Contribute your expertise via MAX Mondays, MAX Minutes, and the MAX Resource Library. Let your peers know specific topics you can help with through our MAX Member Portal.
9. Receive discounted registration for MAX Talks, where you’ll connect with employers and learn about their workforce needs.
8. Enjoy affordable member pricing for our credentialed MAX Academy and extend discounts to your non-member colleagues within your organization.
7. Pursue professional certifications like the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) with the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) and Certified Workforce Professional (CWP) with the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) through your MAX membership.
6. Apply for our cohort-based Leadership MAX program, designed for existing and emerging leaders in workforce development.
5. Attend MAX member-only events, including our signature MAX Annual Meeting.
4. Join a MAX Advisory Council (Provider Council, Data Council, or Member Engagement Council) for peer learning and to help shape MAX’s work.
3. Engage with thought leaders to address major challenges in a collective manner through the MAX Collaborative Council.
2. Increase visibility for yourself and your organization, highlighting your impact.
1. Build lifelong connections with a dynamic network of workforce professionals ready to support and collaborate with you.
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