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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Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Youth Center launches workforce development program
Midcoast Youth Center announces the launch of the Career Opportunities and Advancing Skills Together (COAST) workforce development program, which connects 16- to 24-year-old students and young adults to meaningful and engaging career and community learning opportunities. The program has a two-pronged approach to career success: 1. A seven-week training program covering topics such as writing […]
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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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How Maine can bridge workforce skills gap
While the state has already made some sensible investments in our students, we can do more.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.