During the September convening of the MAX Data Council, council members were provided an inside look into the data behind the Atlanta MSA Regional Skills Analysis, a July 2020 report that provides a snapshot of opportunities for reskilling and upskilling individuals in the Atlanta area labor force. The report was produced through a partnership with […]
Reports & Studies
MAX ALERT: U.S. Chamber Foundation Releases New Report: Employers, Childcare, & Returning to Work
From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Due to COVID-19, families now face immense pressure to re-evaluate how to meet their childcare needs. Faced with this burden, families are having to make tough decisions regarding their employment situation. As a result, businesses will surely encounter difficulties with their return to work plans, including recruiting and […]
MAX ALERT: Federal Reserve System Looks At Impact of COVID-19 on Communities and the Entities Serving Them
From the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: “Perspectives from Main Street: The Impact of COVID-19 on Communities and the Entities Serving Them,” summarizes a nationwide survey by the Federal Reserve System of nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, government agencies and other community organizations. The survey was conducted in April 2020 with nearly 3,900 respondents serving rural, […]
MAX ALERT: Smart Decisions Coalition Releases 2020 Recommendations to Improve Georgia’s Talent Pipeline
From the Smart Decisions Coalition: The Smart Decisions Coalition released a set of recommendations that represent a variety of policy options that can be pursued by policymakers, local community leaders, or business leaders to improve Georgia’s talent pipeline. The Coalition is a coordinated effort by Georgia’s community, business, and education leaders initiated by the Georgia […]