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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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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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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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PublishedNovember 9, 2020
Report links Maine’s post-pandemic economic recovery to clean energy efforts
Efforts to boost renewable and efficient energy use in the state also could help the economy recover lost jobs, according to a report by the Mills administration.
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