Approaches that worked during the Great Recession don’t suit the times now, but some business owners resist.
employment
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Do more to hire, keep young Mainers in the state
I am writing after reading the article in this morning’s regarding the recruitment effort for out of state visitors, encouraging them to relocate to Maine and take skilled jobs. While the effort at recruiting people to live in Maine is admirable, given that our population has been stagnant over the past 10-20 years, I believe […]
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Posted inBusiness
Michelle Singletary: Summer job, lifetime lessons
What to do financially when teens start working.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: As technological revolution slashes jobs, federal policies aren’t helping
Better trade agreements and skills-based education are sorely needed to stem the tide of robotics.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Forced part-time work a growing economic reality
As the percentage of Mainers in retail and other service jobs increases, state programs should adapt.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: Two innovative programs prepare students for the workforce
A neighborhood youth center in Lewiston and Thornton Academy in Saco teach young people the attitudes and skills they’ll need to succeed as employees.