Workforce development
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PublishedJune 23, 2023
Commentary: Maine needs the proposed Dirigo Business Incentive Program
The program, which provides an income tax credit to businesses for workforce training and capital investment, is a critical tool in helping Maine businesses that are competing with other states.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Midcoast Youth Center launches workforce development program
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Another View: One answer to the migration crisis? Jobs.
Granting work authorization to those here on humanitarian parole isn’t the only step the Biden administration can take.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2022
Commentary: Why Gov. Mills isn’t guaranteed the youth vote this November
Young Mainers are grappling with the toughest of choices: to leave or stay in the place we call home.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2022
Commentary: How Maine can bridge workforce skills gap
While the state has already made some sensible investments in our students, we can do more.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
Maine Gardener: A new program will train students, and others, to work in horticulture
The industry needs more skilled workers. Creators of the Horticulture Apprentice Training Program hope to help fill the gap.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Our View: Robots may not be coming for your job – but they are coming
While it’s good that we’re a lot less scared about automation leaving us unemployed, we still have to be ready for it.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2022
Maine Voices: Student mentorship is key to workforce development
In Maine and nationwide, only about 10 percent of students receive mentoring through their high schools. Here’s why we should boost that number.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
Our View: Every effort must be made not to sideline skilled workers
Lots of factors make the workforce crisis stubborn. In 2022, credential recognition should not be one of them.
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