Workforce development
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PublishedApril 19, 2019
Unemployment remains steady in Maine
A preliminary rate of 3.4 percent in March is little changed from February, or from a year ago.
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PublishedApril 15, 2019
Maine schools made changes to train students for careers at BIW, Navy chief says
At a congressional hearing, Richard Spencer cites the high school and community college programs connected to training for careers at the shipyard.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2019
Workplace churn prods more companies to consider hiring seniors
'Everybody is using everything they can' to find and keep workers, including modifying jobs for retirement-bound baby boomers.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Jerome Powell: U.S. economy remains solid, but rural towns aren’t feeling the effects
The Fed chairman stresses that poorer communities need extra tools to bolster businesses and talent.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2018
Maine unemployment under 4% for 36th straight month – and counting
But the lack of people seeking jobs will make it hard for businesses to start or expand.
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