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
New Developments
MAX ALERT: Retail Training and Credentials from the National Retail Federation Foundation Available Online
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
MAX Leadership Network Convenes to Hear the Latest on Workforce with the Technical College System of Georgia
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Office of Workforce Development manages the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is a federal program that was signed into law in July 2014, and went into effect in Georgia in July 2015. WIOA is the nation’s … [Read more...] about MAX Leadership Network Convenes to Hear the Latest on Workforce with the Technical College System of Georgia
MAX ALERT: National Council for the American Worker Formed to Address Workforce Challenges
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
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