The demographic landscape of today's workforce is rapidly changing. Lightcast has been at the forefront of following and measuring communities' successes and challenges. During this discussion, Lightcast will introduce a Future-Ready Workforce Index aimed at identifying … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Dr. Christopher Laney, Lightcast, to Focus on Developing a Future Ready Workforce
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MAX ALERT: NAWB and NAWDP Share Information on Potential Cuts in Federal Workforce Funding
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: NAWB and NAWDP Share Information on Potential Cuts in Federal Workforce Funding
MAX Academy to Offer Credentialed Training in Helping Individuals Build Resilience
Do you serve individuals who have experienced trauma at some point in their lives? If you are serving in the workforce development profession, it is highly likely that you do. And as we know, individuals who have experienced trauma may have difficulty in being resilient and … [Read more...] about MAX Academy to Offer Credentialed Training in Helping Individuals Build Resilience
MAX RESOURCE LIBRARY: WorkRise Examines How to Align Workforce and Economic Development Efforts
A June 2024 report made possible through WorkRise examines what we know about the impacts of the workforce development and economic development fields and their implications for equitable economic outcomes for low-wage workers, especially Black individuals and other people of … [Read more...] about MAX RESOURCE LIBRARY: WorkRise Examines How to Align Workforce and Economic Development Efforts
MAX ALERT: Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches New Groundbreaking Programs to Connect Employers with Talent
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) announced the launch of three new initiatives that will address the significant challenges employers face when it comes to finding talent for in-demand job functions. The programs will build upon MAC’s existing talent development work and propel … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches New Groundbreaking Programs to Connect Employers with Talent