On Friday, August 29th, the Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) hosted MAX Minutes with Jenny Taylor. Taylor, who serves as Chief Mission Officer and Vice President of Career Services for Goodwill of North Georgia, serves as MAX's board chair, and has been … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with MAX Board Chair Jenny Taylor Reviewed Metro Atlanta’s Workforce Development Ecosystem
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MAX Talks with Amazon Enables Workforce Partners to Experience Amazon ATL2’s People and Technology at Work
On Wednesday, August 27th, nearly 40 workforce partners gathered at Amazon ATL2, one of the multinational conglomerate’s 22 fulfillment and sortation centers in Georgia. Special thanks to Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs for the Atlanta Region for Amazon, and also to … [Read more...] about MAX Talks with Amazon Enables Workforce Partners to Experience Amazon ATL2’s People and Technology at Work
MAX Collaborative Council Convenes to Review Federal Funding and Policy Shifts for Workforce Development
On Monday, August 25th, the MAX Collaborative Council - an advisory council of senior leaders in workforce - convened to hear from Melissa Johnson, Chief of Policy and State Strategies, with the National Skills Coalition, and Staci Fox, President & CEO, with the Georgia … [Read more...] about MAX Collaborative Council Convenes to Review Federal Funding and Policy Shifts for Workforce Development
MAX ALERT: New Article from Urban Institute Focuses on Importance of Stable and Flexible Scheduling for Low Wage Workers
A new article from the Urban Institute points to the importance of flexible scheduling for low wage workers and how such scheduling is a win-win as employees are happier and companies are more likely to retain their workers. Says the author: "This Labor Day, employers and … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: New Article from Urban Institute Focuses on Importance of Stable and Flexible Scheduling for Low Wage Workers
MAX JOB BOARD: North Fulton Economic Alliance Seeks Program Manager for Workforce Development
The Talent and Workforce Manager will serve as the program manager for all talent pipeline and workforce development related efforts that will help position North Fulton as a top tier destination for talent and business. This position will also support the execution and … [Read more...] about MAX JOB BOARD: North Fulton Economic Alliance Seeks Program Manager for Workforce Development