Child care continues to garner significant attention nationally and in the southeast, with particular concern for affordability challenges and their potential impact on labor force participation. With 53% of the labor force made up of parents and 37% having young children, … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to Preview Research on Child Care Affordability
Professional Development
MAX Academy Convenes Workforce Partners to Explore How Best to Support Second Chance Employers
On Thursday, October 2nd, nearly 60 workforce professionals, business leaders, and advocates for justice-impacted individuals came together to explore how to better support second chance employers. This MAX Academy was held in partnership with Project Restart, Common Good … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Convenes Workforce Partners to Explore How Best to Support Second Chance Employers
MAX Leaders Present MAX as a Best Practice at Southeastern Employment & Training Association Fall Conference
On Monday, September 29th, MAX board chair Jenny Taylor, vice chair Dana Inman, and facilitator Joy Wilkins led a session on MAX as a best practice at the Southeastern Employment & Training Association (SETA)’s Fall Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. The concept of working … [Read more...] about MAX Leaders Present MAX as a Best Practice at Southeastern Employment & Training Association Fall Conference
MAX Minutes with 11Alive Focused on Better Work, Brighter Future Workforce Development Campaign
On Friday, September 26th, MAX Minutes with 11Alive focused on 11Alive's Better Work, Brighter Future workforce development campaign and how the campaign is working to "tell the story" of how the lives of our neighbors are changing through the impactful work of workforce … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with 11Alive Focused on Better Work, Brighter Future Workforce Development Campaign
MAX Issues LAST CALL for Earning CEUs through Next MAX Academy on Supporting Second Chance Employers
Through our next MAX Academy, we will explore tools and techniques for supporting second chance employers. Specifically, we will address hiring practices and uncover solutions for expanding access to justice-impacted talent. The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor … [Read more...] about MAX Issues LAST CALL for Earning CEUs through Next MAX Academy on Supporting Second Chance Employers