workforce development
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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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PublishedSeptember 28, 2023
Commentary: U.S. government needs a youth movement. A shutdown won’t help
Nearly a third of federal employees will be eligible to retire in 2025, and Gen Z doesn’t want to replace them.
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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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PublishedSeptember 11, 2023
ReVision Energy executive appointed Workforce Board chair
Vaughan Woodruff, who oversees oversees ReVision's strategy for training and talent, has served on the board for two years.
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PublishedJune 23, 2023
Commentary: Maine needs the proposed Dirigo Business Incentive Program
The program, which provides an income tax credit to businesses for workforce training and capital investment, is a critical tool in helping Maine businesses that are competing with other states.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Midcoast Youth Center launches workforce development program
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Another View: One answer to the migration crisis? Jobs.
Granting work authorization to those here on humanitarian parole isn’t the only step the Biden administration can take.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2022
Commentary: Why Gov. Mills isn’t guaranteed the youth vote this November
Young Mainers are grappling with the toughest of choices: to leave or stay in the place we call home.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2022
Commentary: How Maine can bridge workforce skills gap
While the state has already made some sensible investments in our students, we can do more.
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