Workforce development
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2021
Maine Voices: Effort to bolster health care can be ‘engine of opportunity’ for our state
Developing innovative ways to attract, train and reward dedicated caregivers is just as critical as filling new office towers and labs.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2021
Commentary: How Maine is leveraging post-COVID economy to offer better job opportunities
Grant funding and technical assistance will help us connect job seekers to work, education and training, Maine’s labor commissioner says.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2021
Unity College to open environmental professions institute at Pineland Farms
The New Gloucester facility will focus on creating a skilled workforce for careers that are expected to be plentiful in the next few decades, such as solar technicians.
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PublishedJune 27, 2021
The View From Here: Making sense of the ‘Take this job and shove it’ economy
Employers are trying to fill openings, but employees are quitting at record rates.
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PublishedMay 27, 2021
Our View: Maine should invest in early childhood programs
A bill before the Legislature would take a successful Somerset County program statewide.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Maine Voices: Reimagining higher education to help ensure a bright economic future for Maine
To power a vibrant economy, inclusive education and workforce investments and strong partnerships are critical.
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PublishedMay 19, 2021
Our View: Workforce issues continue to challenge Maine
The staffing shortage predates the pandemic and there is no sign of a letup, even if the dynamics have changed as a result of COVID.
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PublishedMay 13, 2021
Maine groups launch racial equity program for student internships
Maine Career Catalyst, a partnership between FocusMaine and Educate Maine, hopes to increase the equity of access to Maine internships.
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PublishedMay 11, 2021
Bill seeks to boost Maine’s child care system and workforce
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau's measure would devote $5 million a year to boost training and pay for child care workers.
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PublishedMay 10, 2021
Hospital receives grant to aid New Mainers in workforce
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