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
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MAX Minutes with Alvin Glymph, United Way of Greater Atlanta, to Focus on Child Well-Being in Our Region
Imagine a region where all of our children are well...where leaders, partners, and the community at-large see uplifting the well-being of Greater Atlanta's children as a personal calling and shared responsibility. This is the bold goal of the United Way of Greater Atlanta. … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Alvin Glymph, United Way of Greater Atlanta, to Focus on Child Well-Being in Our Region
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Business & Employer Engagement Day, Presented by Amazon
On May 8, 2025, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 members for our Business & Employer Engagement Day, presented by Amazon. The day began with opening remarks from Leadership MAX Class of 2025 co-chair Breezy Straton, Vice President, Elevate Douglas and … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Business & Employer Engagement Day, Presented by Amazon
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