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With Maine’s jobless rate at a historic low, employers are hiring interns to attract — and test — young talent and build loyalty.
A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements from businesses and nonprofits throughout Maine.
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.
Restaurant closures have been making news recently, raising concerns about the future of Maine's eatery industry — especially in foodie destinations like Portland.
Quincy Hentzel, president and CEO of the Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, last week explained some of what's going on. Restaurants face a double whammy of continued staffing shortages and rising inflation, she noted.
People are simply eating out less, too.
"It’s economics — the numbers do not work," she told Mainebiz in our latest Friday Food Insider.
And the rash of restaurant closures isn't confined to southern Maine. In Belfast and Belmont, in Bangor and elsewhere, there's been an uptick in shutdowns.
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Few people are adequately prepared for all the tasks involved in planning and providing care for aging family members. SeniorSmart provides an essential road map for navigating the process. This resource guide explores the myriad of care options and offers essential information on topics ranging from self-care to legal and financial preparedness.
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