‘Given the current climate, their prospects (of getting a job) are near 100%.’
Central Maine Community College
‘More than a free college program’: CMCC hits record enrollment with boost from state scholarship
The state community college system argues that the scholarship has helped encourage pandemic-era graduates to attend college and reengage men in post-secondary education.
Maine’s community college nursing programs to double enrollment thanks to $5 million funding boost
New funding from a public-private partnership between the state and two of Maine’s largest health care providers to allow the Maine Community College System to increase nursing enrollment as soon as this fall.
Maine students to attend community college for free under new state program
High school graduates or those earning a GED diploma in 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023 are eligible for the program.
Students say free Maine community college tuition will ease financial strain
Gov. Mills touted her proposal in Auburn on Friday and some students say the plan sounds good, but they need to see details before determining how it will affect them.
Gov. Janet Mills in Auburn supporting $35 million community college workforce training investment
The proposed investment, part of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, would cover tuition and fees for 8,500 people statewide.
Laid-off workers from Jay mill can go to college for free
177 ex-employees are eligible for retraining at two area community colleges.
Nursing student survives emotional toll of COVID-19
Ashley Jardine of Poland struggled to complete nursing school at CMCC while her father was in a medically-induced coma during treatment for COVID-19.
Virtual simulation replaces clinical training for nursing students
The COVID-19 outbreak forced hospitals to suspend clinical training nursing students relied on to complete their studies.
College basketball: Mustangs headed to fourth straight national title game
Lake Region High School grad Kristen Huntress leads CMCC with 23 points in semifinal win over Villa Maria.