The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) reports: "On July 19, 2018, President Trump issued an Executive Order establishing the National Council for the American Worker, a federal interagency body designed to increase job training opportunities for students and … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: National Council for the American Worker Formed to Address Workforce Challenges
New Developments
MAX ALERT: CONNECT Act Creates Work-based Learning Systems in Georgia for Students
Parrish Walton reports: Beginning in August, Georgia high school and middle school students can get a jump-start on perspective careers thanks to the CONNECT Act, which the General Assembly passed this year. What is the CONNECT Act? Well, it's a workforce development concept … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: CONNECT Act Creates Work-based Learning Systems in Georgia for Students
MAX ALERT: Metro Atlanta Chamber to Serve as Backbone for Ongoing Work in 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative™ will continue building on the dynamic connections made during the Opportunity Fair held in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center on May 4th, thanks to the help of the Metro Atlanta Chamber which will serve as the backbone organization … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Metro Atlanta Chamber to Serve as Backbone for Ongoing Work in 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
MAX ALERT: HOPE Career Grant provides FREE Tuition for Georgia Students in 17 Programs
The Technical College System of Georgia is taking an aggressive, multi-faceted approach to ensure a workforce pipeline for Georgia companies. The Hope Career Grant (formerly "Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant") provides FREE TUITION for Georgia students enrolling … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: HOPE Career Grant provides FREE Tuition for Georgia Students in 17 Programs
MAX and Business U Partner on Certified Business Engagement Professional (CBEP) Course
MAX is excited to announce a partnership with Business U to co-present Business U's Certified Business Engagement Professional (CBEP) course through the MAX Academy. The 8-week online, interactive course will take place on Wednesdays, beginning on August 22nd and run through … [Read more...] about MAX and Business U Partner on Certified Business Engagement Professional (CBEP) Course