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workforce development

Published
October 31, 2018

Commentary: Janet Mills prepared to fight labor crisis, revitalize government

Mills will mobilize political, business and community partners to work with all levels of government.
Published
October 26, 2018

Our Endorsement: Questions 4 and 5 are part of effort to help build Maine’s workforce

Approval of the bonds would fund investment in education in key fields in the UMaine System and community college campuses.
Published
October 24, 2018

New strategy to fill summer tourism jobs: Trade group to start staffing service

The Maine Tourism Association will devote a full-time position to casting a wide net, inside and outside the state, to connect its members with prospective seasonal employees.
Published
October 18, 2018

‘Cobots’ are here to help workers do their job, not replace them

Collaborative robots, one of the fastest-growing segments in that industry, are becoming an increasingly popular automation tool for manufacturers.
Published
October 17, 2018

Govs. McKernan, Baldacci: ‘Yes’ vote on Question 5 will help schools prepare state’s future leaders

Investing in community colleges is key if Maine intends to remedy its skilled-labor shortage.

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Published
October 17, 2018

Maine Voices: Statewide project aims to explode myths, tell rich stories of immigration

At a time when migration is seen as a threat, 70 community partners hope to raise public awareness in Maine about those 'from away' who share a love of America.
Published
October 11, 2018

Even with incentives, Maine school districts struggling to get bus drivers on board

The steps they've taken to address the shortage, including bonuses and free training, have delivered only limited relief.
Published
October 5, 2018

Commentary: Maine can attract, retain new talent through student debt relief

The state can address its growing workforce shortage and draw young adults through loan forgiveness.
Published
October 2, 2018

Education, business leaders: Yes on Question 4 invests in Maine’s workers

Question 4 is an investment in all 7 Maine public universities to support workforce initiatives.
Published
September 27, 2018

Federal officials say no to LePage job-training penalties

The governor wants workforce boards to help job-seekers learn skills instead of offering other services.