Held in partnership with Project Restart, Fair Chance Advisory, the Georgia Justice Project, and the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), the next MAX Academy will focus on supporting second chance employers through metro Atlanta's workforce ecosystem. Second chance … [Read more...] about MAX Academy to Focus on Connecting Second Chance Employers with a Skills Ready Workforce
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MAX Academy, Powered by the Georgia Justice Project, Provided Impactful Tools and Best Practices
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, more than 50 workforce partners convened at Atlanta Metropolitan State College to gain a better understanding of Georgia's justice impacted population and their unmet needs. This MAX Academy, powered by the Georgia Justice Project (GJP), provided tools … [Read more...] about MAX Academy, Powered by the Georgia Justice Project, Provided Impactful Tools and Best Practices
MAX Announces CRCC Approval + Best Practices Panel for Next MAX Academy with Georgia Justice Project
Our next MAX Academy, powered by the Georgia Justice Project, and focused on how best to serve justice impacted neighbors has been approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) as training counting toward continuing education hours (CEUs) … [Read more...] about MAX Announces CRCC Approval + Best Practices Panel for Next MAX Academy with Georgia Justice Project
MAX Academy to Focus on Serving Justice Impacted Neighbors with the Georgia Justice Project
Unemployment, poverty and crime are inextricably linked, notes the Georgia Justice Project (GJP). According to GJP, a criminal record in Georgia is a major impediment to getting a job or keeping/obtaining public housing. And over 90% of those involved in the criminal justice … [Read more...] about MAX Academy to Focus on Serving Justice Impacted Neighbors with the Georgia Justice Project
MAX Academy Equips Workforce Developers to Better Understand the Uses and Implications of AI
On Wednesday, October 30th, nearly 40 workforce professionals came together through our MAX Academy to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and how to best utilize AI tools in helping job seekers. The training was developed and delivered by Jahari Soward, CEO of NPursuit … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Equips Workforce Developers to Better Understand the Uses and Implications of AI