Maine community college system
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PublishedMay 15, 2020
Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine's public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2020
Gov. Mills eases some workforce training rules in high-demand fields
A community college system program is working on free online training programs in fields such as medical assisting.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Baxter Academy will close, transition to remote learning amid coronavirus spread
As K-12 schools around Maine announced plans to cancel or postpone large events and activities, the charter school said Thursday it will transition to distance learning by Monday.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Our View: Invest in people and build Maine’s economy
The state's new economic development plan rightly focuses on building the workforce.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2019
Maine community colleges increase enrollment, bucking nationwide trend
Among its strategies to reach prospective students, the system has switched to communicating by text message rather than email.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2019
Educate Maine director: Coming together to address Maine’s workforce challenges
Growing our talent pool will take commitment to making sure all Maine people have the educational preparation to succeed in the workplace.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2019
Employers flock to 80-year-old apprenticeship program amid workforce crunch
Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2019
Our View: Lawmakers should pass bond package
None of Maine's long-term infrastructure needs will benefit from a year with no investment.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2019
No tuition increase at Maine community colleges this fall
Tuition at Maine's seven community colleges will remain unchanged at $94 per credit hour for Maine students.
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PublishedJune 30, 2019
Maine Voices: Time for public higher education to walk the walk on equal pay
For too long, poverty wages have been the norm in adjunct teaching, a profession dominated by women. State officials must change that.