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Maine will pay unemployed workers $1,500 apiece to take a job
June 15, 2021A new program launched Tuesday will reward Mainers for accepting employment over the next two weeks, and will offer a $1,000 bonus to people who are hired next month. The incentives are designed to help employers get desperately needed personnel.
June 15, 2021
Bull Moose takes back fired NH employees, promises company-wide raises by June 2022
June 14, 2021"We are sorry that we did not act anywhere near how we want to be as a company," Brett Wickard, founder and president of the Portland-based music and entertainment retail chain, said in a Facebook post.
June 14, 2021
UMaine School of Nursing receives $1.7M grant to help diversify Maine workforce
Updated: June 10, 2021The four-year award could increase education opportunities for students who are financially disadvantaged or from ethnic and racial minorities in Maine and, ultimately, help address the state’s shortage of nurses.
Updated: June 10, 2021Maine community colleges, nonprofits launch $1.2M effort to train remote workers
June 3, 2021Remote Work for ME will offer tuition-free training to help Mainers pursue remote jobs. Courses begin in January, and over three years are expected to prepare over 700 students for virtual work in fields such as medical transcription and financial
June 3, 2021
The building business is booming: Construction companies want to help build careers
Updated: May 30, 2021The construction industry isn't about stereotypes. The field offers something for everyone, including the chance to launch a rewarding career without taking on huge student debts.
Updated: May 30, 2021
Welcome back: Maine’s hospitality industry is looking forward to a strong turnaround
Updated: May 30, 2021In Maine, established hospitality businesses have learned to pivot during the pandemic, and new hotels and restaurants have continued to open despite it. All are re-energized and eager to hire, according to this article from the Mainebiz special
Updated: May 30, 2021
Breaking into banking: Newcomers hit the ground running in ‘fun,’ fast-paced jobs
Updated: May 30, 2021Fast promotions and unlimited growth opportunities are some of the reasons young professionals are joining Maine banks. "The sky's the limit," says a recent UMaine graduate who's on the way up.
Updated: May 30, 2021
Recruiting specialist Holly Lancaster talks about hiring and getting hired in the pandemic
Updated: May 30, 2021Among other changes, the interview process has become different during the pandemic. Lancaster has specific tips on how to stand out in the virtual job market.
Updated: May 30, 2021
All hands on deck: For health care workers, it's all about coming together, learning
Updated: May 30, 2021Although the pandemic has created challenges and stress in an already demanding field, the crisis has led to many new professional opportunities that otherwise might not have been available.
Updated: May 30, 2021
How to write a cover letter that gets attention
Updated: May 31, 2021It may sound 20th-century, but is still true: A well-crafted cover letter is essential to bringing your resume to the top of the candidates pile. In this article from the special Mainebiz "Work for ME" issue, an expert shows how to get started.
Updated: May 31, 2021
Feeding an addiction to progress: Navy vet finds hidden rewards in machining program
Updated: May 30, 2021At Southern Maine Community College, students are discovering unexpected careers in precision machining and manufacturing, and job possibilities that are "endless."
Updated: May 30, 2021
Wealth business offers wealth of opportunities
Updated: May 30, 2021For career seekers with a mindset for dollars and cents, banking isn't the only career. In Maine, financial services and wealth management offer a range of roles and opportunity for advancement.
Updated: May 30, 2021
Connect with employers in Maine
Updated: May 30, 2021COVID-19’s impact on jobs and employment has been a seesaw. Unemployment soared when hospitality and other “non-essential” businesses were closed.
Updated: May 30, 2021
Commentary: The workers we need are right in front of us
Updated: May 30, 2021While Maine has the country's oldest population, it's growing in some respects. There is a great opportunity to recruit, hire and retain people of color.
Updated: May 30, 2021
New Mainers land teller jobs, as training program opens doors for immigrants
Updated: May 30, 2021A program launched by a group of Maine financial institutions and Portland Adult Education is now helping immigrants begin careers in finance. For some New Mainers, the opportunity is a long-held dream.
Updated: May 30, 2021
Tech boom: With global reach and mission-driven values, Maine tech makes an impact
Updated: May 30, 2021The state is attracting new types of technology companies, and putting a Maine spin on their products and services. Tech businesses are forming partnerships through the Roux Institute and advancing fields such as finance and animal health.
Updated: May 30, 2021
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