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PublishedOctober 13, 2024
Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College's hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.
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PublishedJune 12, 2024
New manufacturing technology course comes with direct path to job at Bath Iron Works
Unique collaboration between General Dynamics and Central Maine Community College offers significant incentives to increase skilled workforce.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Maine colleges, universities partner with defense industry to recruit and train thousands of workers
As overseas military threats multiply, the U.S. defense industry is looking to vastly scale up hiring and worker training, including in Maine.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
Seasonal worker visas expected to double, boosting Maine’s hospitality industry
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins say they've worked with federal officials to secure over 64,000 additional H2-B visas to help businesses struggling with workforce shortages.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
Women complete CMCC welding course
The women in this program have not always been afforded opportunities to advance and are motivated to learn.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
USM opens new career center on Portland campus
The McGoldrick Center will house the University of Southern Maine's student career development services and function as a place for business engagement, among other uses.
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PublishedJune 8, 2022
FocusMaine appoints biotech advocacy leader as new president
The industry-funded workforce development group has chosen Dana O'Brien, a longtime biotech advocate, who will start June 15.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
President of workforce builder FocusMaine stepping down
Kimberly Hamilton, the organization's inaugural president, is slated to leave her position on July 1.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Maine community colleges to boost training for much-needed welding skills
A new grant-funded mobile welding lab will be able to travel to the college system's seven campuses to expand its instructional reach.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2021
Workforce development group expands campaign to welcome new Mainers
The campaign will celebrate 'boomerang' residents as well as people who have chosen to live in Maine for the first time.
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