As MAX works to advance economic resilience in the Atlanta region by strengthening connections, collaborations, and practices among workforce developers and organizations engaged in workforce development, our board of directors is committed to providing high-quality professional … [Read more...] about MAX Launches LEADERSHIP MAX to Expand Leadership Capacity in Workforce Development
Professional Development
MAX Minutes with Dr. Christopher Laney, Lightcast, Focused on 5 Ways to Build a Future Ready Workforce
On Friday, August 16th, Dr. Christopher Laney, Vice President of Government Affairs and Partnerships at Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, joined MAX to discuss the rapidly changing demographic landscape of today’s workforce. Laney outlined ever-evolving … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Dr. Christopher Laney, Lightcast, Focused on 5 Ways to Build a Future Ready Workforce
MAX Academy to Focus on Psychological Safety: A Pathway to Resilience for Trauma-Impacted Individuals
Many of our neighbors have experienced some form of trauma during their lifetimes. Sometimes such experiences can have a significant impact on whether they are able to be resilient and reach their productive potential as members of our workforce. Through our next MAX Academy, … [Read more...] about MAX Academy to Focus on Psychological Safety: A Pathway to Resilience for Trauma-Impacted Individuals
MAX Minutes with Darlene Lynch, BIG Partnership, Reviews Barriers to Occupational Licensing
Darlene Lynch, chair of the BIG (Business and Immigration for Georgia) Partnership, joined MAX on Friday, May 17th, to discuss the critical need to pursue occupational licensing reform and innovation when it comes to attracting and retaining global talent. While Georgia has been … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Darlene Lynch, BIG Partnership, Reviews Barriers to Occupational Licensing
MAX Minutes with Business and Immigration for Georgia (BIG) Partnership to Focus on Licensing Challenges
The BIG (Business and Immigration for Georgia) Partnership was founded in 2020 to better integrate talented individuals who've moved to Georgia from abroad into the state's workforce. Each year, Georgia welcomes thousands of experienced doctors, dentists, IT specialists, skilled … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Business and Immigration for Georgia (BIG) Partnership to Focus on Licensing Challenges