Developing innovative ways to attract, train and reward dedicated caregivers is just as critical as filling new office towers and labs.
workforce development
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should invest in early childhood programs
A bill before the Legislature would take a successful Somerset County program statewide.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Hospital receives grant to aid New Mainers in workforce
Northern Light Mercy Hospital has received a $400,000 challenge grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation to support its +MPower program to help new Mainers and others enter or advance in the workforce. The grant will help “provide vital resources and training to help marginalized communities begin health care careers or advance in the workplace. […]