Work habits may never return to the way they were before the COVID-19 outbreak – and Maine’s budget should recognize that.
workforce development
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Career and technical education is an investment with cascading benefits for Maine
Three bills would invest in programs across the state that train carpenters, welders, electricians, builders and other essential workers.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Make it easier for Maine workers to build wealth through ownership
L.D. 1520 would incentivize the sale of businesses to workers and improve training for companies that are considering selling to employees.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Reps. Fay, Griffin: Real change is needed to save Maine’s long-term care workforce
Higher worker pay, higher reimbursement rates and implementation of suggested improvements are all key.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
UMaine System chair: This way to Millinocket – creating prosperity in a changing landscape
Maine’s public universities are transforming to meet the needs of our students and our state.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Remove license roadblock for Arabic-speaking barbers
The written test for people who want to cut hair measures skill and knowledge, not English.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Child care access is a Maine workforce issue
The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents’ employment just when we need them most.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda
The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
The decade in Maine business and economy
From the depths of the Great Recession, Maine’s economy began a steady rebound that has allowed some industries to flourish despite a growing worker shortage.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Give young people reasons to stay, move here
Maine should focus on what we have (nature, breweries) and beef up what we lack (affordable housing, good-paying jobs, public transit).