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
Public Policy
MAX Minutes Featured Insights from Public Policy Experts on What to Expect in the 2022 Legislative Session
On Friday, December 10th, the last MAX Minutes session of the year was held with Tim Cairl, Senior Director – Educated Workforce, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Jasmine King, Director of State and Federal Affairs, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and Jennifer Lee, Senior Policy … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Featured Insights from Public Policy Experts on What to Expect in the 2022 Legislative Session
MAX ALERT: Georgia Justice Project + Georgia Chamber to Host In-Depth Conversation on Second Chance Hiring
From the Georgia Justice Project (GJP): Prior to COVID-19, Georgia employers were already struggling to fill empty positions and retain qualified workers and growing labor shortages have been accelerated by the pandemic. One viable solution many employers have turned to is … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Georgia Justice Project + Georgia Chamber to Host In-Depth Conversation on Second Chance Hiring
MAX Academy Connected Workforce Developers with Experts on Federal Resources for Economic Recovery
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act, American Rescue Plan, American Jobs Plan, and so forth... As we’ve been living in unprecedented times, we’re seeing an unprecedented response to help our communities, businesses, and neighbors build back … [Read more...] about MAX Academy Connected Workforce Developers with Experts on Federal Resources for Economic Recovery
MAX Leadership Network Meets to Discuss the Race Between Evictions and Rental Assistance
With $1.3 billion coming into the State of Georgia for emergency rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance 1 (ERA1) and ERA2 programs administered through the U.S. Department of Treasury, vital support is now available for metro Atlanta residents who may face … [Read more...] about MAX Leadership Network Meets to Discuss the Race Between Evictions and Rental Assistance