On Friday, May 22nd, David Giguere, Deputy Director, Research & Innovation, with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) joined MAX to deliver a thought-provoking presentation on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and robotics, challenging attendees to think … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with David Giguere, ARC, on the Iceberg Index, Smart Glasses, and Humanoid Robots
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MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Economic Development Day, Presented by Amazon
On May 14, 2026, MAX convened members of the Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Economic Development Day, presented by Amazon. The day began with welcome remarks from program chairs Jenny Taylor, Chief Mission Officer and Vice President of Career Services for Goodwill of North … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Economic Development Day, Presented by Amazon
MAX Congratulates Board Leaders Breezy Straton and Brett Lacy on Their Recent Honors and Career Milestones
MAX proudly congratulates Breezy Straton on her recent promotion to President of Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership and Brett Lacy on his induction into the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. Both Breezy and Brett have provided outstanding leadership and … [Read more...] about MAX Congratulates Board Leaders Breezy Straton and Brett Lacy on Their Recent Honors and Career Milestones
MAX Academy, Presented by Google, Convenes Workforce Partners to Explore Apprenticeships
The MAX Academy on Mastering Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships, presented by Google, convened more than 90 workforce development professionals, educators, employers, nonprofit leaders, and other workforce stakeholders for an in-depth exploration of apprenticeship and … [Read more...] about MAX Academy, Presented by Google, Convenes Workforce Partners to Explore Apprenticeships
MAX Minutes with David Giguere, Atlanta Regional Commission, to Focus on AI and the Future of Work
From digital assistants and machine learning to smart glasses and humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence is already reshaping both white-collar and blue-collar work—often in ways that aren’t yet fully visible. How can workforce partners navigate uncertainty, support talent … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with David Giguere, Atlanta Regional Commission, to Focus on AI and the Future of Work