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PublishedJanuary 20, 2025
Merrymeeting Food Council training new generation of farmers
Merrymeeting Food Council is preparing for the fourth session of its Farm Skills Training Program to educate Mainers about the food system and grow their skills for possible careers in agriculture.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
Opinion: How to bolster Maine’s labor market? Embrace apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships offer young adults a structured pathway into the workforce and high wage, in-demand careers. They can also benefit individuals seeking career changes.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2024
Stressed Starbucks baristas decry ‘skeleton’ crews in test for new CEO
Making early strides to address workers’ concerns will be crucial for Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, who took over on Sept. 9.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2024
Maine’s long-term care facilities struggle amid labor shortage
The shortage affects nursing home and assisted-living jobs of all kinds, from nurses and personal care assistants, to food service workers and maintenance staff.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2024
Maine State Ferry Service hampered by staffing shortages
After repeated trip cancellations, the state-run ferry service in Penobscot Bay has contracted with an Indiana company to provide temporary workers.
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PublishedJune 27, 2024
Maine’s community colleges receive $75 million grant to expand short-term workforce training
The donation was made by the Harold Alfond Foundation to build on the success of existing programming that the organization believes can help ease Maine's labor shortage.
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PublishedMay 27, 2024
Maine’s seasonal businesses say summer hiring looks sunnier this year
Finding people to take on summer jobs has been difficult in recent years. While some employers are still struggling, 'it's nowhere near where it was,' a leader of the state's hospitality industry said.
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PublishedMay 18, 2024
Bernie Sanders speaks at UNE graduation, says U.S. health care system is broken
America spends more than other countries, yet millions of people are uninsured and underserved, the senator from Vermont said during his remarks at Saturday's commencement.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Maine’s unemployment rate hovers near record low
The 2023 rate of 2.9% doesn't capture the whole picture, though, because many workers have left the workforce entirely in the last few years.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
Seasonal worker visas expected to double, boosting Maine’s hospitality industry
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins say they've worked with federal officials to secure over 64,000 additional H2-B visas to help businesses struggling with workforce shortages.
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