STATE — Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Short-term scholarships are available for adult learners pursuing career changes or earning workplace credentials for programs including Certified Nursing Assistant, phlebotomy, coding, cosmetology, and commercial driver’s licenses. Scholarship amounts are determined based on […]

STATE — Mainely Character is now accepting applications for scholarships for Maine High School seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools. The goal is to award 12 scholarships at $5,000 each in 2024. Mainely Character awards scholarships to seniors who demonstrate courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. We focus solely on these four […]

Husson BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year: Nicole Pelletier of Rumford Full-time students who earn President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List recognition must be enrolled as undergraduate students, carry a full-time […]

STATE —  Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one, $1,000 scholarship […]

STATE — The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year. Maine’s County and State Teachers of the Year serve as advocates for teachers, students, and public education in Maine. “Maine is home to […]

REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Thursday, January 4 at 9, 10 & 11 a.m. […]

STATE — Educate Maine is now accepting applications for visits from the Maine Mobile BIOLAB for grades 5-8. Portland-based nonprofit organization Educate Maine, is now accepting applications from public schools for visits from the Maine Mobile BIOLAB in 2024. A partnership with Bioscience Association of Maine, Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, and Learning Undefeated, the Maine […]

REGION — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their CompTIA Security + Certificate. Information and registration for the free program is available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply. The 60-hour course runs in-person for one week and one […]

FARMINGTON —Ready to invest in yourself with a college course? The University of Maine at Farmington Winter Term and Spring Semester online and in-person courses are now open to the public. Winter term courses run from Dec. 26, 2023, to Jan. 12, 2024. Spring semester courses run from Jan. 16 to May 2, 2024, unless […]