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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

Will you take advantage of post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping sales?
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.

Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings. 

A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.

The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024. 

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