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
Reports & Studies
MAX ALERT: Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) Releases New Report on Dual Enrollment
From the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI): Dual Enrollment presents an opportunity to better prepare students for success in both high school and college. Soon most jobs will require some level of postsecondary education.[1] Dual Enrollment prepares students … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI) Releases New Report on Dual Enrollment
MAX ALERT: National Skills Coalition Explores the Imperative of Racial Equity in Workforce Development
From the National Skills Coalition: In a new report, "The Roadmap for Racial Equity: An imperative for workforce adovcates," National Skills Coalition explores the racial and ethnic disparities in educational attainment andaccess; systemic barriers … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: National Skills Coalition Explores the Imperative of Racial Equity in Workforce Development
MAX ALERT: New Report Available on Strategies for Helping Lower-Wage Workers Succeed
From the Annie E. Casey Foundation: Taking Action, a new report produced with support from the Casey Foundation, examines educational and employment disparities in the United States and highlights strategies aimed at helping lower-wage individuals succeed in a changing … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: New Report Available on Strategies for Helping Lower-Wage Workers Succeed