Approval of the bonds would fund investment in education in key fields in the UMaine System and community college campuses.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
New strategy to fill summer tourism jobs: Trade group to start staffing service
The Maine Tourism Association will devote a full-time position to casting a wide net, inside and outside the state, to connect its members with prospective seasonal employees.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
‘Cobots’ are here to help workers do their job, not replace them
Collaborative robots, one of the fastest-growing segments in that industry, are becoming an increasingly popular automation tool for manufacturers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Govs. McKernan, Baldacci: ‘Yes’ vote on Question 5 will help schools prepare state’s future leaders
Investing in community colleges is key if Maine intends to remedy its skilled-labor shortage.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Statewide project aims to explode myths, tell rich stories of immigration
At a time when migration is seen as a threat, 70 community partners hope to raise public awareness in Maine about those ‘from away’ who share a love of America.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Even with incentives, Maine school districts struggling to get bus drivers on board
The steps they’ve taken to address the shortage, including bonuses and free training, have delivered only limited relief.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine can attract, retain new talent through student debt relief
The state can address its growing workforce shortage and draw young adults through loan forgiveness.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Education, business leaders: Yes on Question 4 invests in Maine’s workers
Question 4 is an investment in all 7 Maine public universities to support workforce initiatives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Federal officials say no to LePage job-training penalties
The governor wants workforce boards to help job-seekers learn skills instead of offering other services.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: University’s nursing plan is the right way to face a crisis
Maine needs more efforts like this to meet the challenge of being the nation’s oldest state.