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
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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
MAX Minutes to Feature Insights from Policy Experts on 2022 Legislative Session and What It Means for Workforce
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
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