An increasingly popular state program shows how employers have to help produce more qualified workers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Facing a raft of retirements, BIW seeks 1,000 new hires
The Bath shipyard has contracts to build 11 new DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the Navy over the next eight years.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Educate Maine director: Coming together to address Maine’s workforce challenges
Growing our talent pool will take commitment to making sure all Maine people have the educational preparation to succeed in the workplace.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Employers flock to 80-year-old apprenticeship program amid workforce crunch
Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lawmakers should pass bond package
None of Maine’s long-term infrastructure needs will benefit from a year with no investment.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Commander of newest Bath-built ship is part of a rare class
Fewer than 1 percent of the Navy’s commanding officers are women. Cmdr. DonAnn Gilmore, who will take command of BIW’s USS Daniel Inouye, is one of them.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Connors: Green-card reforms would bring more willing, able workers to Maine
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act would benefit our state’s economy and its job creators.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Those who serve up summer in Maine say: More help wanted
Many in the state’s hospitality sector are going short-staffed this season, and business leaders say that crisis is reflected in the wider economy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Easterseals Maine gets $286,000 workforce grant
The group is expected to use the money to help veterans obtain housing, support services and jobs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: America’s middle class is showing signs of life
Lamenting the loss of traditional jobs won’t help. Promoting the growth of new middle-skilled jobs will.