Southern maine community college
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators
Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
SMCC to offer skills training to STRIVE U students
Southern Maine Community College will provide programming designed to expand job opportunities for young people with intellectual disabilities.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2019
Maine Voices: Legislature missed opportunity by failing to propose bills supporting asylum seekers
Helping new Mainers make a life here would both address workforce needs and diversify our communities.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
Portland, SMCC build career ‘pipeline’ for new Mainers
The initiative is aimed at better preparing skilled immigrants for high-demand jobs in greater Portland.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2019
SMCC, Portland Adult Ed partner to enhance training for new Mainers
Building the Pipeline aims to improve screening and evaluation for immigrants, the schools say.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2019
SMCC marine studies program to benefit from $20 million federal grant
Students at Southern Maine Community College will use environmental DNA to monitor aquatic life in Casco Bay in a revolutionary new way.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2019
SMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines
On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2018
Alfond Foundation’s $3.6 million grant to community colleges boosts workforce development
The grant will help expand short-term training programs to ease labor shortages in health care, information technology and other industries.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2018
SMCC opening welding program in Brunswick
New equipment will help train students for potential jobs at Bath Iron Works.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2018
SMCC says mold that shut down dorm has been cleaned up and students can return
Mold in the 10-year-old Spring Point Residence Hall forced Southern Maine Community College to place students in hotels and other dorms during the cleanup.