On Friday, August 19th, Emmy Williams and Ann Colloton with the Georgia Justice Project joined MAX to share how occupational licensing reforms could help more Georgians participate in the workforce and improve second chance hiring prospects with employers. In discussing how … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Focused on How Occupational Licensing Reforms Can Improve Second Chance Hiring
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MAX ALERT: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Seeks Input on How COVID-19 Has Impacted LMI Communities
From the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: In 2021, the Federal Reserve System conducted a survey to better understand the range of challenges facing under-resourced communities as an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings are available in Perspectives from Main Street: … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Seeks Input on How COVID-19 Has Impacted LMI Communities
MAX ALERT: First Step Staffing Has Partnered with Unite Us to Connect Residents of Georgia to Supportive Services
From First Step Staffing: First Step Staffing has partnered with Unite Us to connect residents of Georgia to services they need faster than ever. This coordinated care network is free for non-profit organizations to join, and provides access to almost 200 partners across the … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: First Step Staffing Has Partnered with Unite Us to Connect Residents of Georgia to Supportive Services
MAX ALERT: The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Latest Data Book Describes Youth Mental Health Crisis in America
From The Annie E. Casey Foundation: The coronavirus pandemic has brought children trauma and tremendous loss over the past two and a half years. As of July 2022, the health crisis had killed more than 1 million people in America, including more than 1,600 children. During this … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Latest Data Book Describes Youth Mental Health Crisis in America
MAX Board Chair Encourages You to Share How Your Organization is Moving the Needle in Workforce
Dear Workforce Partner: The knowledge gained from reliable data and insightful information is critical to our MAX mission of helping our members become the best workforce development practitioners and organizations possible. For that reason, I’m asking you to participate in … [Read more...] about MAX Board Chair Encourages You to Share How Your Organization is Moving the Needle in Workforce