workforce development
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PublishedMay 19, 2021
Our View: Workforce issues continue to challenge Maine
The staffing shortage predates the pandemic and there is no sign of a letup, even if the dynamics have changed as a result of COVID.
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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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PublishedMay 10, 2021
Hospital receives grant to aid New Mainers in workforce
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PublishedMarch 8, 2021
Labor department restarts coaching program for jobless Mainers
Some people collecting unemployment benefits will get one-on-one help from career specialists to get back to work.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2021
Commentary: Science, tech work a boon for Mainers
By refocusing resources, creating new learning paths and integrating educational systems with private-sector partners, Maine can produce a skilled, resilient STEM workforce.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Our View: Maine should be a land of opportunity for skilled immigrants
Many well-educated Mainers are not able to make full use of their education and training.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can't get a job in their field.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2021
FocusMaine to expand statewide internship program under new name
The program, renamed Maine Career Compass, has served more than 2,000 students and over 80 employers across the state since it was launched in 2017.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2020
Maine Voices: During the pandemic, Maine needs to focus on municipal branding
Cities and towns should market themselves so people who are relocating understand the benefits associated with a Maine lifestyle.
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