McKenney’s mission is to be the best mechanical service provider to work for as an employee and to work with as a customer. Since opening its doors in Atlanta in 1948, McKenney’s has been locally owned and operated, helping shape our cities' skylines and delivering … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with Mechanical Contractor McKenney’s to Focus on Workforce Needs in the Skilled Trades
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MAX Academy Workshop to Unpack How to Deliver Trauma-Informed Customer Service
The events of the past two-plus years have had a significant impact on everyone. Such events may have been especially overwhelming for participants in our workforce development programs who had already felt vulnerable and insecure. Through our next MAX Academy, we will … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Workshop to Unpack How to Deliver Trauma-Informed Customer Service
MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity Explored the Impact of the Benefits Cliff
On Friday, May 20th, leaders from the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) joined MAX to review their tool for examining the impacts of the "benefits cliff" - a point faced by individuals when earning more income does not outweigh the financial impact of losing government … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity Explored the Impact of the Benefits Cliff
MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity to Review New Tool for Understanding Benefits Cliff
Many people who receive government benefits are unable to pursue their career pathway dreams because the next step may mean earning an income that makes them no longer eligible for benefits. Known as the "benefits cliff," this reality holds back the most vulnerable in our … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity to Review New Tool for Understanding Benefits Cliff
MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts Debriefed 2022 Legislative Session for Workforce Developers
On Friday, April 30th, MAX Minutes featured insights from Tim Cairl, Senior Director - Educated Workforce, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Jasmine King, Director of State and Federal Affairs, Georgia Chamber, and Ray Khalfani, Policy Analyst - Worker Justice / Criminal Legal Systems, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts Debriefed 2022 Legislative Session for Workforce Developers