Amazon has long been a highly impactful partner in metro Atlanta and Georgia’s economic development landscape, accounting for an estimated 34,000 jobs and $18.5 billion in investments within the State of Georgia, according to company records. The multinational conglomerate's … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with Amazon to See How People and Technology Deliver Through State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center
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MAX Minutes with Jenny Taylor, Chair, MAX Board of Directors, to Debrief Metro Atlanta’s Workforce Ecosystem
Ever wonder who is doing what, where, and for whom in workforce in the Atlanta region? This question was at the very heart of why regional leaders launched MAX back in 2014 and remains the why for why MAX exists today. Indeed, the mission of MAX is to advance economic resilience … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Jenny Taylor, Chair, MAX Board of Directors, to Debrief Metro Atlanta’s Workforce Ecosystem
Leadership MAX Class of 2025, Presented by Amazon, Enjoying a Summer of Experiential Learning
In the months of June and July, our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 members have enjoyed opportunities to participate in job shadowing opportunities with organizations that provide exposure to new experiences in the "world of workforce development." The purpose of these engagements … [Read more...] about Leadership MAX Class of 2025, Presented by Amazon, Enjoying a Summer of Experiential Learning
MAX Member Publishes The Advocate's Playbook: A Practical Guide with Insights and Strategies for Building Impactful Reentry Programs
From Amazon: With nearly 70% of formerly incarcerated individuals rearrested within three years, the need for effective, sustainable reentry solutions has never been more urgent. Angela H. Marshall, a nationally recognized reentry strategist and nonprofit leader, reveals … [Read more...] about MAX Member Publishes The Advocate’s Playbook: A Practical Guide…for Impactful Reentry Programs
MAX Minutes with Alvin Glymph, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Focused on Child Well-Being in our Region
On Friday, May 30, 2025, Alvin Glymph, Interim Chief Community Impact Officer, joined MAX to discuss how the United Way of Greater Atlanta and partners are using the Child Well-Being Index to help collectively direct resources that can most powerfully improve child well-being and … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Alvin Glymph, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Focused on Child Well-Being in our Region