Trends

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 … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Louise Anderson, IEDC, to Focus on the Future of Work and Inclusion

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 … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Dr. Colleen Kraft Reviews the Latest on the Ever-evolving Situation with COVID-19

On Friday, April 23rd, Dr. Dana Rickman, President of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, joined MAX to review this year's Top Ten Issues to Watch in education. First published in 2005, this report from the Georgia Partnership has been Georgia’s go-to … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Focused on Top Ten Issues to Watch with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

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 … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Jamie Jordan, WorkSource Georgia, to Focus on In-Demand Jobs for 2021 and Beyond