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PublishedSeptember 2, 2018
Maine’s small, midsized farms suffering from labor shortage
The 'relentless challenge' of finding workers is leaving crops rotting in the field.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2018
Portland seeks nominations for business awards
The public may submit nominations by Sept. 11 for Economic Development Achievement, Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2018
Internships could lead college students to stay in Maine, Sen. King says
The independent senator envisions a program that would boost the state's economy by helping to address the need for young workers.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2018
Report projecting virtually no job growth in Maine through 2026 is seen as ‘a call to action’
The Department of Labor's report predicts a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs in the decade from 2016 to 2026.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2018
Maine Voices: No better time for state to re-envision how we educate young people
We can invest each step of the way, from preschool to proficiency-based learning to more technical training.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
Updated economic road map to next governor: Solve Maine’s workforce issues
The report also calls for expanding broadband access, working to contain health care costs and developing a comprehensive economic strategy.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2018
Open office plans are as bad as you thought
Researchers found that an open workspace actually cuts down on face-to-face interactions among co-workers.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2018
Commentary: Starting to work at younger age benefits Maine teens, businesses
To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.
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PublishedMay 30, 2018
State offers grants to businesses that hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer
Employers complain that Maine's increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
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PublishedMay 27, 2018
Maine’s worth a visit, but a lifetime? Young professionals may need convincing
As the state tries to attract workers to stimulate the economy, it confronts a national perception problem.
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