On Friday, April 23rd, Dr. Dana Rickman, President of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, joined MAX to review this year’s Top Ten Issues to Watch in education. First published in 2005, this report from the Georgia Partnership has been Georgia’s go-to publication for identifying the key public education issues facing the state for nearly […]
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MAX ALERT: Brookings Releases Strategic Action Playbook for Community-Rooted Economic Inclusion
From Brookings: The United States is characterized by a persistent geography of racial and economic injustice, in which people of color and low-income people are concentrated in underinvested neighborhoods and systematically isolated from the resources, amenities, and opportunities needed to thrive. COVID-19 has magnified the harms of this enduring intersection between race, poverty, and place—literally killing people in […]
MAX ALERT: Explore the Trades is Helping Society-at-Large Change Perception of the Trades
From Explore the Trades: Apprenticeships are time-tested employee training systems that combine job-related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences. The plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades are built upon apprenticeships. Apprentices gain skills and in-depth industry knowledge through paid on-the-job training that puts them ahead in their pursuit of a great career. Most states […]
MAX Minutes to Focus on Meaningful Youth Work Experiences with 3 Leading Programs in Metro Atlanta
Experts agree, work-based learning experiences are critical for helping youth improve their potential as future contributors in the workplace. Fortunately, the metro Atlanta area is home to a number of innovative programs that are devoted to connecting youth to meaningful work experiences. Amber Scott with Leap Year, Jacque Joyce with the Career Compass Academy, and Breezy Straton with Douglas County Career Ready Training will […]