During the 2026 Georgia General Assembly session, lawmakers tackled a wide range of issues shaping the state’s workforce and education future—from expanding apprenticeships to close the skills gap, to strengthening early literacy, addressing housing challenges for workers, and … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts Debriefed 2026 Legislative Session Providing Key Takeaways
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MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts to Debrief 2026 Georgia Legislative Session for Workforce Partners
During the 2026 Georgia General Assembly legislative session, lawmakers considered several workforce and education initiatives for Georgians—from bridging the skills gap through apprenticeships and improving K–3 literacy to fostering housing stability for workers and addressing … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts to Debrief 2026 Georgia Legislative Session for Workforce Partners
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Leadership MAX Data Day, Presented by Amazon
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
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