Lots of factors make the workforce crisis stubborn. In 2022, credential recognition should not be one of them.
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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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President of workforce builder FocusMaine stepping down
Kimberly Hamilton, the organization’s inaugural president, is slated to leave her position on July 1.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Affordable housing key to Maine’s workforce development
Our state needs workers, and people want to come here. It’s up to us to make it so they can.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: All too often, business tax breaks don’t work for Mainers
Eliminating loopholes in incentive programs and closing the tax gap between what is owed and what is paid will provide resources to help families thrive.
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Maine Voices: Our state’s clean-energy economy will benefit from infrastructure bill
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help us build a stronger and more resilient workforce.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Business, higher ed have the same problem – can they work together to solve it?
The answer for Maine lies in presenting a new education and career pathway that combines work and studies at the same time.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Health care hiring needs state’s help
Gov. Mills is rightly working with the industry to beat longstanding national workforce trends.