As Georgians continue to be impacted by a Covid-19 induced economic recession, opportunities for upward mobility become more challenging. Recent research by the J.P. Morgan Chase institute reveal that stark differences in financial outcomes exist depending on race, negatively … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Max Liebeskind, J.P. Morgan Chase Institute to Focus on Racial Gaps in Upward Mobility
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MAX ALERT: Harvard Skillbase Team Launches Community of Practice Professional Development Series
From the Harvard Skillbase Team: The Harvard Skillbase Team is excited to invite you to join our new Skillbase Community of Practice! Starting on February 23, this month-long, virtual cohort and professional development opportunity is designed to bring together leaders from … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Harvard Skillbase Team Launches Community of Practice Professional Development Series
MAX Minutes Provides Detailed Review of Georgia’s New Second Chance Law with Georgia Justice Project
On January 22nd, Brenda Smeeton with the Georgia Justice Project joined MAX to review the tenets of Georgia’s “Second Chance Law” – also known as Senate Bill 288 – which went into effect on January 1st. The enacted law allows for the restriction and sealing of certain … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Provides Detailed Review of Georgia’s New Second Chance Law with Georgia Justice Project
MAX Minutes with Brenda Smeeton, Georgia Justice Project, to Focus on Georgia’s New Second Chance Law
Georgia’s “Second Chance Law” – also known as Senate Bill 288 – went into effect on January 1st. The enacted law allows for the restriction and sealing of certain misdemeanor and felony convictions from an individual’s official Georgia criminal history – also known as … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Brenda Smeeton, Georgia Justice Project, to Focus on Georgia’s New Second Chance Law
MAX Minutes Focuses on Industrial and Employment Impacts of COVID-19 and Prospects for Recovery
On January 8th, Jamie Jordan, Director of Programs and Business Services, Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Office of Workforce Development joined MAX to review the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on jobs and unemployment and resulting industrial disruptions, trends, and … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Focuses on Industrial and Employment Impacts of COVID-19 and Prospects for Recovery