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 … [Read more...] about MAX Data Council Reviews Opportunities for Reskilling and Upskilling Individuals in the Atlanta Area
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 … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: U.S. Chamber Foundation Releases New Report: Employers, Childcare, & Returning to Work
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 … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Federal Reserve System Looks At Impact of COVID-19 on Communities and the Entities Serving Them
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 … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Smart Decisions Coalition Releases 2020 Recommendations to Improve Georgia’s Talent Pipeline
MAX ALERT: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Releases New Report on the Benefits Cliff and Career Advancement
From the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Benefits cliffs, which occur when earnings gains are offset by the loss of public benefits, have long been recognized to create financial disincentives for low-income individuals to earn more income. In the Atlanta Fed's recently … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Releases New Report on the Benefits Cliff and Career Advancement