The report also calls for expanding broadband access, working to contain health care costs and developing a comprehensive economic strategy.
workforce development
Our View: Putting asylum seekers to work is good for Maine and for U.S.
Unraveling red tape around asylum petitions would be far more cost-effective than our current border policies.
Open office plans are as bad as you thought
Researchers found that an open workspace actually cuts down on face-to-face interactions among co-workers.
Commentary: Starting to work at younger age benefits Maine teens, businesses
To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.
Commentary: Retooling Maine’s displaced workers
With new strategies and investments, an updated workforce can rise from their ranks.
Many LGBTQ workers still in the closet despite gains
A new study on workplace climate for LGBTQ employees published by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation highlights a ‘double standard.’
Maine Voices: Maine must view education as a continuum that goes beyond high school
The MaineSpark coalition is working on meeting the goal of having 60% of Mainers possess an educational or industry skills credential by 2025.
Our View: Mainers in recovery have what employers need
A York County collaboration on June 7 will connect those seeking work with those seeking workers.
State offers grants to businesses that hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer
Employers complain that Maine’s increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
Maine’s worth a visit, but a lifetime? Young professionals may need convincing
As the state tries to attract workers to stimulate the economy, it confronts a national perception problem.