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Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s business climate has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for the sixth consecutive year by Site Selection, a leading economic development trade publication.  Said Deal: “Here in Georgia, we have truly cultivated an economic … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Georgia’s Business Climate for Economic Development Ranked No. 1 for Sixth Straight Year

In recent months, Goodwill of North Georgia has launched a number of expanded efforts to enhance the digital skills of job seekers in metro Atlanta and beyond: Job seekers can now earn the nationally recognized NorthStar Certification for many basic computer skills including … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Goodwill of North Georgia Increases Opportunities to Enhance Digital Skills

From the book's publisher: Investing in America's Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers offers research, best practices, and resources for workforce development practitioners and policymakers from more than 100 contributing authors. The book aims to reframe … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: New Book on Investing in America’s Workforce to Be Released in November 2018

The National Retail Federation Foundation (NRF) recently launched a new partnership with Penn Foster, a leading provider of skills development and training, to enhance and improve access for independent online learners to complete an entry-level training and credential, Retail … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Retail Training and Credentials from the National Retail Federation Foundation Available Online