Understanding how public workforce dollars flow—and why they are shifting—is more critical than ever for workforce partners. What is the current state of federal workforce funding? How are appropriations developed? How are formulas like WIOA allocations structured? And what do … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Brett Lacy, Atlanta Regional Commission, to Debrief on Public Workforce Dollars
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MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Resource Development Day, Presented by Amazon
On March 12, 2026, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2026 members for Resource Development Day, presented by Amazon, our second learning day of the year, at Goodwill of North Georgia's Metropolitan Parkway Career Center. The day began with opening remarks from board … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Resource Development Day, Presented by Amazon
MAX Minutes with Chris Green, Georgia Student Finance Commission, Focused on How Georgia Is Helping Students
On Friday, February 27th, Chris Green, president of the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), joined MAX to review the state’s financial aid ecosystem, workforce alignment efforts, and new investments designed to expand access, affordability, and completion in postsecondary … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Chris Green, Georgia Student Finance Commission, Focused on How Georgia Is Helping Students
MAX Invites Workforce Partners to Provide Input Through Annual Survey – Share Your Insights Today
If you are a workforce developer serving in the Atlanta region, we would be grateful for you to share your thoughts through the MAX Annual Survey. The survey collects your thoughts on our region's top workforce opportunities and challenges.It also provides an opportunity to share … [Read more...] about MAX Invites Workforce Partners to Provide Input Through Annual Survey – Share Your Insights Today
MAX PROVIDER PORTAL: Is Your Organization on the Map of Who is Doing What, Where, and for Whom in Workforce?
The MAX Provider Portal helps local leaders gain a better understanding of metro Atlanta’s workforce ecosystem – namely, who is doing what, where, and for whom. The portal maps to more than 600 specific locations of providers, intermediaries, and other workforce partners. It is a … [Read more...] about MAX PROVIDER PORTAL: Is Your Organization on the Map of Who is Doing What, Where, and for Whom in Workforce?