On Friday, December 4th, regional and state public policy experts joined MAX and shared insights on the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session and key workforce policy issues to consider, and provided advice on how best workforce developers can advocate on behalf of their constituencies. The session also included a recap of the recent election cycle. Joining […]
Policy Matters
MAX Minutes with Policy Experts to Recap Election Cycle and Provide Insights on the 2021 Legislative Session
As we close 2020 and look anew in 2021, we will be heading into a new legislative session. How will changes at the federal level impact Georgia’s legislative session? What should our region’s priorities be with respect to education, workforce, and economic mobility? What has been the impact of COVID-19 on these legislative priorities? Joining […]
MAX ALERT: Second Chances Law to Help Remove Barriers To Employment for Returning Citizens
From the Georgia Justice Project: SB 288, an effort lead by Georgia Justice Project (GJP) and the Second Chance for Georgia Campaign, passed both the Georgia House and Senate unanimously and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. SB 288 expands access to criminal record restriction and sealing in Georgia – a […]
MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks Public Comments on SNAP Employment and Training Rule
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants have exclusive access to training and support services to help them enter or move up in the workforce. The proposed rule, Employment and Training Opportunities in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, makes a wide range of enhancements to these services to empower […]