As discussed in a recent report by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)’s Economic Development Research Partners (EDRP), workforce trends in automation and digitalization were well under way before the covid-19 pandemic and have accelerated quickly in its wake. As the report notes, productivity improvements are affecting the types of jobs available, and the skills […]
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MAX Minutes with Dr. Colleen Kraft Reviews the Latest on the Ever-evolving Situation with COVID-19
Many employers and workforce providers were preparing to re-open their in-person operations, but concerns generated by the Delta variant have created a great deal of uncertainty for present and future operations. Dr. Colleen Kraft, Associate Professor and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Emory University, joined MAX to provide the latest update on Covid-19, what safety measures […]
MAX Minutes with Jamie Jordan, WorkSource Georgia, to Focus on In-Demand Jobs for 2021 and Beyond
Georgia’s economy has rapidly evolved over the last year, creating new workforce needs and opportunities. This trend is expected to continue past the pandemic as industries have already accelerated plans for future growth. Jamie Jordan, Director of Programs and Business Services, Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Office of Workforce Development will join MAX to […]
MAX ALERT: Learn4Life Metro Atlanta Releases Report on the State of Education in Metro Atlanta in 2020
From Learn4Life Metro Atlanta: On November 18th, Learn4Life released its 4th annual State of Education in Metro Atlanta report. Superintendents and other community and business leaders discussed the challenges districts face as students return to school during the COVID pandemic and highlighted some promising practices to improve student success. The session also reviewed the current […]