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!
Professional Development
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
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Resource Development Day, Presented by Amazon
On March 12, 2026, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2026 members for Resource Development Day, presented by Amazon, our second learning day of the year, at Goodwill of North Georgia's Metropolitan Parkway Career Center. The day began with opening remarks from board … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026 for Resource Development Day, Presented by Amazon
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026, Presented by Amazon, for Policy and Lawmaking Day
On February 12, 2026, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2026, presented by Amazon, for our first "Learning Day" of the year. This year's program is led by 2026 Leadership MAX Chairs - Jenny Taylor, chief mission officer and vice president of career services with … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2026, Presented by Amazon, for Policy and Lawmaking Day
MAX Minutes with Marion Phillips, Georgia Power, Provides Annual Economic Development Update
On Friday, January 22nd, Marion Phillips, research manager with Georgia Power Economic Development, joined MAX Minutes to provide her annual economic development update. During the session, Phillips discussed key business investments made within Georgia in recent years, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Marion Phillips, Georgia Power, Provides Annual Economic Development Update