The events of the past two-plus years have had a significant impact on everyone. Such events may have been especially overwhelming for participants in our workforce development programs who had already felt vulnerable and insecure. Through our next MAX Academy, we will … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Workshop to Unpack How to Deliver Trauma-Informed Customer Service
Professional Development
MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity Explored the Impact of the Benefits Cliff
On Friday, May 20th, leaders from the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) joined MAX to review their tool for examining the impacts of the "benefits cliff" - a point faced by individuals when earning more income does not outweigh the financial impact of losing government … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity Explored the Impact of the Benefits Cliff
MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity to Review New Tool for Understanding Benefits Cliff
Many people who receive government benefits are unable to pursue their career pathway dreams because the next step may mean earning an income that makes them no longer eligible for benefits. Known as the "benefits cliff," this reality holds back the most vulnerable in our … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with the Georgia Center for Opportunity to Review New Tool for Understanding Benefits Cliff
MAX ALERT: Rework America Alliance Is Helping Employers Adopt Skills-based Hiring Practices
From Rework America Alliance: Adopting an inclusive, skills-based approach to hiring and talent management can give employers a competitive advantage by expanding their talent pools, building more diverse teams and strengthening their workforce. This approach can also help to … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Rework America Alliance Is Helping Employers Adopt Skills-based Hiring Practices
MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts Debriefed 2022 Legislative Session for Workforce Developers
On Friday, April 30th, MAX Minutes featured insights from Tim Cairl, Senior Director - Educated Workforce, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Jasmine King, Director of State and Federal Affairs, Georgia Chamber, and Ray Khalfani, Policy Analyst - Worker Justice / Criminal Legal Systems, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts Debriefed 2022 Legislative Session for Workforce Developers