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When MAX announced our launch of our inaugural Leadership MAX Class of 2025, we were honored to learn of Amazon's interest in serving as our Presenting Sponsor. Amazon has long been a highly impactful partner in metro Atlanta and Georgia's economic development landscape, … [Read more...] about MAX is Honored to Announce Amazon as Presenting Sponsor for Leadership MAX Class of 2026!

Earlier this month, members of our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 took to the road together to visit Kia Georgia, suppliers Hyundai Mobis and Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain, and local leaders in Troup County responsible for supporting Kia Georgia and its suppliers. Special … [Read more...] about Leadership MAX Class of 2025, presented by Amazon, Enjoys a Day with Kia Georgia and Troup County Leaders

Created in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), Workforce Development Month in September of each year raises awareness about the importance of the work that workforce developers do in connecting employers with the skilled workforce they … [Read more...] about MAX Celebrates Workforce Development Month with Recruiting Our 2nd Cohort for Leadership MAX!

On August 14, 2025, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 members for our Economic Development Day, presented by Amazon. The day began with opening remarks from Leadership MAX Class of 2025 chairs John Helton, President & CEO, CareerRise, and Breezy Straton, Vice … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Economic Development Day, Presented by Amazon

As part of our commitment to provide high-quality professional development and network-building opportunities for our members, MAX facilitates a competitively selected, cohort-based leadership development program known as Leadership MAX (L-MAX). L-MAX is a leadership … [Read more...] about MAX Invites Workforce Developers to Apply for Leadership MAX – Join our Class of 2026 Cohort!