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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Our View: Workforce need challenges every industry
Maine's economy is headed for a decline if we can't get more workers on the job.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2019
University of Maine receives $1 million for new engineering center
The $1 million gift from aerospace company Pratt & Whitney will fund a machine tool suite in a new engineering center.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
Panelists: Highlight flexibility, employee investments to land new hires
Three panelists shared experiences and insight to help business people find and keep good workers at the Saco-Biddeford Business Breakfast Forum in Saco Wednesday.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Commentary: Developing the next generation of manufacturing talent will take fresh thinking
Ideas include raising wages, partnering with community colleges, making room for 'gig' workers and welcoming back retirees.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2019
Looming shortage of qualified workers poses threat to Maine’s economy
Business and education leaders call for greater efforts to offer post-secondary opportunities for students to boost their skills and credentials.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2019
CEI awarded $800,000 in federal funds to boost jobs in rural Maine
The grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Community Services will support the 'Growing Good Jobs in Rural Maine Initiative.'
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2019
Maine’s low unemployment streak doubles previous record
The state's unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 44 consecutive months, twice as long as the previous record from September 1999 to July 2001.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Commission begins studying shortage of long-term care workers in Maine
A bill passed by the Legislature created the 15-member panel to explore how to solve workforce shortages and other worker-related issues in an industry where demand continues to grow.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2019
Coalition aims to ease workforce crisis by keeping Maine college grads in Maine
The pilot program will include student interns conducting 'guerrilla marketing' activities and a partnership with a ride-sharing app.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2019
Our View: Apprentices part of answer to workforce problems
An increasingly popular state program shows how employers have to help produce more qualified workers.
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