As an extension and evolution of our commitment to provide high-quality professional development and network-building opportunities for our members, MAX is launching a competitively selected, cohort-based leadership development program known as Leadership MAX (L-MAX).
L-MAX is a leadership development program designed especially for developing leaders in the workforce development field. If you’re looking to grow in the workforce development community and develop into a community of peer leaders that you can continue to connect with to solve problems together in the years to come, then we encourage you to apply for a future Leadership MAX cohort.
The inaugural L-MAX program will run from January through December 2025. MAX leadership is now reviewing applications for our 2025 L-MAX class!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline for applying for the 2025 L-MAX inaugural cohort? Friday, September 27, 2024.
- Who can apply for L-MAX? L-MAX is for emerging, existing, and seasoned leaders who are members of MAX.
- What will be the size and composition of the L-MAX cohort? Our cohort will be comprised of approximately 25 professionals of diverse backgrounds.
- How often will the L-MAX class meet? In 2025, the L-MAX class will have monthly opportunities to meet either as a class or in small groups.
- What kind of engagements should I expect through L-MAX? L-MAX will include retreat-style, full day, field trip, and service learning opportunities over the course of a year.
- What topics will we explore through L-MAX? Content-specific Learning Days will be held on a monthly basis. Examples of planned days include Data Day, Policy & Lawmaking Day, Resource Development Day, and Business and Employer Engagement Day.
- When will the 2025 L-MAX applicants learn about their application status? A L-MAX committee will review applications in October 2024. Chosen applicants for the 2025 cohort will be notified in November.
2025 Leadership MAX Program Chairs are past MAX board chair John Helton, President & CEO, CareerRise, and MAX Member Engagement Council chair Breezy Straton, Vice President, Economic Development, Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership. For more information, contact John or Breezy.
The application window for our 2025 cohort is now closed. The 2025 class will be announced at the MAX Annual Meeting with MAX members on December 10, 2024.
