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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
Seasonal worker visas expected to double, boosting Maine’s hospitality industry
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins say they've worked with federal officials to secure over 64,000 additional H2-B visas to help businesses struggling with workforce shortages.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
Women complete CMCC welding course
The women in this program have not always been afforded opportunities to advance and are motivated to learn.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
USM opens new career center on Portland campus
The McGoldrick Center will house the University of Southern Maine's student career development services and function as a place for business engagement, among other uses.
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PublishedJune 8, 2022
FocusMaine appoints biotech advocacy leader as new president
The industry-funded workforce development group has chosen Dana O'Brien, a longtime biotech advocate, who will start June 15.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
President of workforce builder FocusMaine stepping down
Kimberly Hamilton, the organization's inaugural president, is slated to leave her position on July 1.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Maine community colleges to boost training for much-needed welding skills
A new grant-funded mobile welding lab will be able to travel to the college system's seven campuses to expand its instructional reach.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2021
Workforce development group expands campaign to welcome new Mainers
The campaign will celebrate 'boomerang' residents as well as people who have chosen to live in Maine for the first time.
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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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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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