From Georgia State University: BACKGROUND Individuals who work in the helping professions are susceptible to being negatively impacted by the trauma of the people they are trying to help. In addition, COVID-19 is a specific traumatic stressor. Increased demand for services, … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Workshop on Trauma-Informed Care to Feature Expertise From Georgia State University
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MAX Talks Provides Inside View of Workforce Needs in Film & Television Production Industry
On Wednesday, March 23rd, Travell Blake, a Location Manager in the film and television production industry who has worked on more than 35 productions, joined MAX to discuss the pressing workforce needs in this industry and how workforce developers can help. Blake was joined by … [Read more...] about MAX Talks Provides Inside View of Workforce Needs in Film & Television Production Industry
MAX Minutes to Focus on the Power of People with Disabilities as Consumers and Employees
Working-age adults with disabilities are both a significant part of our workforce and a large consumer group in the Atlanta region. Join us for a discussion with experts on how to include people with disabilities in your business practices. Dahlia Shaewitz, Founder and CEO, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes to Focus on the Power of People with Disabilities as Consumers and Employees
MAX MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Register for the 2022 Travel Unity Summit Southeast
NY-based nonprofit Travel Unity, in partnership with Explore Brookhaven, is bringing the 2022 Travel Unity Summit Southeast to metro Atlanta. The summit will run from Tuesday, March 22nd, to Friday, March 25th, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina. Says … [Read more...] about MAX MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Register for the 2022 Travel Unity Summit Southeast
MAX Talks with Film & Television Production Industry Experts About Pressing Workforce Needs
From Black Panther and Spider-Man to The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, and the latest creation by Tyler Perry, Georgia has seen an unprecedented number of film and television productions in the Atlanta area and beyond in these pandemic times. According to the Georgia Film … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with Film & Television Production Industry Experts About Pressing Workforce Needs