Now that the 2022 Legislative Session is behind us, we have the opportunity to do a debrief on changes in workforce policies and how these changes impact the work we do in workforce development. In the 2022 session, legislators have considered issues such as employee work hours, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes to Feature Insights from Policy Experts on 2022 Legislative Session and What It Means for Workforce
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MAX Academy Focuses on the Potential Impacts of Secondary Traumatic Stress on Workforce Developers
As the experts with the Professional Excellence Program in the School of Social Work at Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies point out, traumatic events are typically unexpected and uncontrollable. Such events may overwhelm an individual’s sense of … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Focuses on the Potential Impacts of Secondary Traumatic Stress on Workforce Developers
MAX Academy Workshop on Trauma-Informed Care to Feature Expertise From Georgia State University
From Georgia State University: BACKGROUND Individuals who work in the helping professions are susceptible to being negatively impacted by the trauma of the people they are trying to help. In addition, COVID-19 is a specific traumatic stressor. Increased demand for services, … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Workshop on Trauma-Informed Care to Feature Expertise From Georgia State University
MAX Talks Provides Inside View of Workforce Needs in Film & Television Production Industry
On Wednesday, March 23rd, Travell Blake, a Location Manager in the film and television production industry who has worked on more than 35 productions, joined MAX to discuss the pressing workforce needs in this industry and how workforce developers can help. Blake was joined by … [Read more...] about MAX Talks Provides Inside View of Workforce Needs in Film & Television Production Industry
MAX Minutes to Focus on the Power of People with Disabilities as Consumers and Employees
Working-age adults with disabilities are both a significant part of our workforce and a large consumer group in the Atlanta region. Join us for a discussion with experts on how to include people with disabilities in your business practices. Dahlia Shaewitz, Founder and CEO, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes to Focus on the Power of People with Disabilities as Consumers and Employees