On Wednesday, August 27th, nearly 40 workforce partners gathered at Amazon ATL2, one of the multinational conglomerate’s 22 fulfillment and sortation centers in Georgia. Special thanks to Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs for the Atlanta Region for Amazon, and also to … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with Amazon Enables Workforce Partners to Experience Amazon ATL2’s People and Technology at Work
Professional Development
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Economic Development Day, Presented by Amazon
On August 14, 2025, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 members for our Economic Development Day, presented by Amazon. The day began with opening remarks from Leadership MAX Class of 2025 chairs John Helton, President & CEO, CareerRise, and Breezy Straton, Vice … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Economic Development Day, Presented by Amazon
MAX Invites Workforce Developers to Apply for Leadership MAX – Join our Class of 2026 Cohort!
As part of our commitment to provide high-quality professional development and network-building opportunities for our members, MAX facilitates a competitively selected, cohort-based leadership development program known as Leadership MAX (L-MAX). L-MAX is a leadership … [Read more...] about MAX Invites Workforce Developers to Apply for Leadership MAX – Join our Class of 2026 Cohort!
MAX Talks with Amazon to See How People and Technology Deliver Through State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center
Amazon has long been a highly impactful partner in metro Atlanta and Georgia’s economic development landscape, accounting for an estimated 34,000 jobs and $18.5 billion in investments within the State of Georgia, according to company records. The multinational conglomerate's … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with Amazon to See How People and Technology Deliver Through State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center
MAX Minutes with Jenny Taylor, Chair, MAX Board of Directors, to Debrief Metro Atlanta’s Workforce Ecosystem
Ever wonder who is doing what, where, and for whom in workforce in the Atlanta region? This question was at the very heart of why regional leaders launched MAX back in 2014 and remains the why for why MAX exists today. Indeed, the mission of MAX is to advance economic resilience … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Jenny Taylor, Chair, MAX Board of Directors, to Debrief Metro Atlanta’s Workforce Ecosystem