Business, nonprofit and community leaders are invited to join the Greater Cape School and Community Alliance to help connect students with learning outside the classroom.
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Mainers call on lawmakers to protect renters, boost housing production
The Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee heard from renters, advocates, landlords and developers during a daylong hearing on the state’s housing crisis.
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Opinion: How to bolster Maine’s labor market? Embrace apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships offer young adults a structured pathway into the workforce and high wage, in-demand careers. They can also benefit individuals seeking career changes.
Posted inTimes Record
Report highlights Bath Iron Works’ efforts to draw in new workers
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works first independent analysis of its economic impact reveals the need of investment for workforce training, recruitment and retention.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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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Commentary: U.S. government needs a youth movement. A shutdown won’t help
Nearly a third of federal employees will be eligible to retire in 2025, and Gen Z doesn’t want to replace them.
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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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ReVision Energy executive appointed Workforce Board chair
Vaughan Woodruff, who oversees oversees ReVision’s strategy for training and talent, has served on the board for two years.