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June 26, 2023
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Building the ‘candidate pipeline’: Maine employers ramp up summer internship programs

Renee Cordes

With Maine’s jobless rate at a historic low, employers are hiring interns to attract — and test — young talent and build loyalty.

  • Newsworthy people and performances for June 26, 2023

    A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements from businesses and nonprofits throughout Maine.

  • Education is at the heart of workforce development

    Peter Van Allen

    There are very few jobs available right now that don’t require some level of education or training. We hear it all the time at Mainebiz, but employers of all kinds are struggling to find workers.At the front end, employers are offering higher wages or salaries, signing bonuses and incentives like flex time or hybrid work. But to be ready to move into those positions, potential employees need education and/or training.

Today's Poll

Was your business affected by the July 19 technology outage, created by a Microsoft Windows update?
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As Mainebiz reported, an unprecedented global technology outage wreaked havoc July 19 at airports, banks and broadcasters.

Airlines were especially hard hit. American, United and Delta all grounded flights early that morning due to the outage. Travel was delayed at Portland International Jetport and Bangor International Airport.

And there were other ripple effects from the IT snafu. Some city services in Bangor were disrupted, and Maine banks had to deal with operational problems.

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