On April 9, 2026, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Data Day, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Special thanks to MAX board members Karen Leone de Nie, Vice President, Community & Economic Development with the Atlanta Fed, and Marion Phillips, … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Leadership MAX Data Day, Presented by Amazon
Professional Development
MAX to Host Next MAX Academy, Presented by Google, on Mastering Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a proven, high-impact workforce strategy that align education with real-world industry needs. By combining paid, hands-on training with structured classroom instruction, apprenticeships create clear pathways to skilled careers while enabling employers to … [Read more...] about MAX to Host Next MAX Academy, Presented by Google, on Mastering Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships
MAX Minutes with Brett Lacy, Atlanta Regional Commission Underscored Need for Strategic Partnerships
On Friday, March 27th, Brett Lacy, Managing Director of Workforce Solutions with the Atlanta Regional Commission, joined MAX to offer a clear-eyed look at the federal workforce funding system and the growing instability surrounding it. Lacy traced how in-depth overview of how … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Brett Lacy, Atlanta Regional Commission Underscored Need for Strategic Partnerships
MAX is Honored to Announce Google as Presenting Sponsor for the MAX Academy and Newest Anchor Investor!
For years, Google has been a powerful and positive force in metro Atlanta and across Georgia. The company has proudly called Georgia home for more than two decades with an office in Atlanta and a data center in Douglas County. In 2024 alone, the company generated $17.7 billion in … [Read more...] about MAX is Honored to Announce Google as Presenting Sponsor for the MAX Academy and Newest Anchor Investor!
MAX Minutes with Brett Lacy, Atlanta Regional Commission, to Debrief on Public Workforce Dollars
Understanding how public workforce dollars flow—and why they are shifting—is more critical than ever for workforce partners. What is the current state of federal workforce funding? How are appropriations developed? How are formulas like WIOA allocations structured? And what do … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Brett Lacy, Atlanta Regional Commission, to Debrief on Public Workforce Dollars