maine community college system
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Maine community colleges to boost on-campus learning in fall
Expanded in-person classes, residential hall capacity and a return to other on-campus activities are expected.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2021
Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness
The state's community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
Community colleges attract Maine students wary of campus life during COVID-19
Some Maine students are opting to enroll at their local community colleges rather than four-year schools, driven by uncertainties about residential life and how courses will be taught during the pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Community colleges to reopen in fall with blend of online, in-person learning
Plans for the seven-campus system also include limited access to single-occupancy dorm rooms and a delay until at least January in fall and winter sports.
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PublishedMay 15, 2020
Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine's public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2020
Gov. Mills eases some workforce training rules in high-demand fields
A community college system program is working on free online training programs in fields such as medical assisting.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Baxter Academy will close, transition to remote learning amid coronavirus spread
As K-12 schools around Maine announced plans to cancel or postpone large events and activities, the charter school said Thursday it will transition to distance learning by Monday.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Our View: Invest in people and build Maine’s economy
The state's new economic development plan rightly focuses on building the workforce.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2019
Maine community colleges increase enrollment, bucking nationwide trend
Among its strategies to reach prospective students, the system has switched to communicating by text message rather than email.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2019
Educate Maine director: Coming together to address Maine’s workforce challenges
Growing our talent pool will take commitment to making sure all Maine people have the educational preparation to succeed in the workplace.