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
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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
MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Economic Development Day, Presented by Amazon
On August 14, 2025, MAX convened our Leadership MAX Class of 2025 members for our Economic Development Day, presented by Amazon. The day began with opening remarks from Leadership MAX Class of 2025 chairs John Helton, President & CEO, CareerRise, and Breezy Straton, Vice … [Read more...] about MAX Convenes Leadership MAX Class of 2025 for Economic Development Day, Presented by Amazon
MAX Invites Workforce Developers to Apply for Leadership MAX – Join our Class of 2026 Cohort!
As part of our commitment to provide high-quality professional development and network-building opportunities for our members, MAX facilitates a competitively selected, cohort-based leadership development program known as Leadership MAX (L-MAX). L-MAX is a leadership … [Read more...] about MAX Invites Workforce Developers to Apply for Leadership MAX – Join our Class of 2026 Cohort!