Business Leaders United for Workforce Partnerships (BLU), an initiative of the National Skills Coalition, is comprised of employers from a range of industries across the nation who are concerned about our nation’s skills gap, who are working with local partners to train and … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Business Leaders United for Workforce Partnerships (BLU) Launches State Affiliate, BLU Georgia
New Developments
MAX Leadership Network Gathers to Hear Public Policy Update Pertaining to Workforce Development
The MAX Leadership Network gathered last week to hear a public policy update from Amy Lancaster-King, Director of Workforce Development for the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Vice Chair for MAX. Lancaster-King provided a brief overview on legislative actions taken by the 2019 Georgia … [Read more...] about MAX Leadership Network Gathers to Hear Public Policy Update Pertaining to Workforce Development
MAX ALERT: Exciting Leadership Transitions Underway in the Atlanta Region
As shared by Atlanta CareerRise: Atlanta CareerRise has named John Helton as its new Executive Director, effective June 1. Helton has served as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for CobbWorks, Inc. and WorkSource Cobb since its founding in 2000. Prior to … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Exciting Leadership Transitions Underway in the Atlanta Region
MAX ALERT: 2020 Census Hiring In-Field Workers to Serve in the Atlanta Region and Beyond
From the U.S. Census Bureau: The hiring of hundreds of thousands of temporary workers for the 2020 Census – often described as the nation’s largest civilian mobilization — is now underway. The Census Bureau has already begun recruiting and hiring people to work on an … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: 2020 Census Hiring In-Field Workers to Serve in the Atlanta Region and Beyond
MAX ALERT: The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute Releases Report on Georgia’s Safety Net Programs
The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute reports: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program act as safety nets for many hardworking Georgians by providing a line of defense against poverty, fulfilling basic … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute Releases Report on Georgia’s Safety Net Programs