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
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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
MAX Minutes Debriefs 2021 Legislative Session with Workforce Public Policy Experts
On Friday, May 7th, MAX was joined by key policy experts who helped us understand changes in workforce policies from paid leave to computer science funding, how they impact the work we do in workforce development, and the opportunities they present for those we serve. Joining … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Debriefs 2021 Legislative Session with Workforce Public Policy Experts
MAX Minutes with Policy Experts to Debrief 2021 Legislative Session for Workforce Partners
Now that the 2021 Legislative Session is behind us, we have the opportunity to do a debrief on changes in workforce policies from paid leave to computer science funding. How do these changes impact the work we do in workforce development? What opportunities do they present for … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Policy Experts to Debrief 2021 Legislative Session for Workforce Partners