The Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) is now accepting applications for the Leadership MAX Class of 2027! As part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality professional development and meaningful network-building opportunities, Leadership MAX is a … [Read more...] about MAX Invites Workforce Developers to Apply for Leadership MAX – Join the Class of 2027!
Professional Development
MAX Minutes with Che Watkins, Braven Atlanta, to Focus on the Role of Social Capital
Social capital plays a critical role in workforce development by shaping access to relationships, networks, mentorship, and opportunities that influence career advancement and economic mobility. In our next MAX Minutes session, we will explore how these connections can help … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Che Watkins, Braven Atlanta, to Focus on the Role of Social Capital
MAX Minutes with Learn4Life Focuses on Connecting K-12 Education to Workforce Opportunity
On Friday, July 24th, Dr. Ken Zeff and Tenicia Winston of Learn for Life joined MAX to discuss a challenge that sits at the heart of workforce development: how to better connect students' natural talents with the careers that desperately need them. Zeff and Winston explained how … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Learn4Life Focuses on Connecting K-12 Education to Workforce Opportunity
MAX Minutes with Rebecca Hunt, UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, to Focus on Demographic Trends
Georgia’s workforce is being shaped by evolving demographic trends, including changes in labor force participation, population growth, workforce aging, migration patterns, and talent availability. Understanding these shifts is critical for workforce partners seeking to prepare … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Rebecca Hunt, UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, to Focus on Demographic Trends
MAX Minutes with David Giguere, ARC, on the Iceberg Index, Smart Glasses, and Humanoid Robots
On Friday, May 22nd, David Giguere, Deputy Director, Research & Innovation, with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) joined MAX to deliver a thought-provoking presentation on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and robotics, challenging attendees to think … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with David Giguere, ARC, on the Iceberg Index, Smart Glasses, and Humanoid Robots