Our next MAX Academy, powered by the Georgia Justice Project, and focused on how best to serve justice impacted neighbors has been approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) as training counting toward continuing education hours (CEUs) … [Read more...] about MAX Announces CRCC Approval + Best Practices Panel for Next MAX Academy with Georgia Justice Project
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MAX Academy to Focus on Serving Justice Impacted Neighbors with the Georgia Justice Project
Unemployment, poverty and crime are inextricably linked, notes the Georgia Justice Project (GJP). According to GJP, a criminal record in Georgia is a major impediment to getting a job or keeping/obtaining public housing. And over 90% of those involved in the criminal justice … [Read more...] about MAX Academy to Focus on Serving Justice Impacted Neighbors with the Georgia Justice Project
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Resource Development Day, Presented by Amazon
On April 10, 2025, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 members for Resource Development Day, presented by Amazon, our third learning day of the year. The day began with opening remarks from Rita Breen, Charitable Giving Executive Director, Georgia Power. Following … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Resource Development Day, Presented by Amazon
MAX Talks with Gwinnett Tech Focuses on Unmet Workforce Needs and Workforce Development Initiatives
On Wednesday, April 2nd, MAX led a delegation of workforce leaders serving our state and region to visit leaders serving with Gwinnett Technical College at the college's Lawrenceville, Georgia campus. The focus of the visit was to learn more about the college's unmet workforce … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with Gwinnett Tech Focuses on Unmet Workforce Needs and Workforce Development Initiatives
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Leadership MAX Data Day, Presented by Amazon
On March 13, 2025, MAX hosted Data Day, our second learning day for our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 members. The day started with a review of best practices in data collection and analysis followed by an opportunity to get to know metro Atlanta through data, a review of research … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Leadership MAX Data Day, Presented by Amazon