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Maine gets poor marks for teacher compensation in WalletHub report
September 24, 2019Teachers in Maine do worse than most of their peers in other states in terms of compensation and job security, according to a report by personal financial website WalletHub out this week.
September 24, 2019Maine's unemployment rate sinks to new low of 2.9%
September 20, 2019Maine's unemployment rate sunk to 2.9% in August, the first time it's been under 3% since at least January 2016 — and the 44th consecutive month the rate's been under 4%.
September 20, 2019
NOAA grant will fund certificate program at UMaine aquaculture institute
September 18, 2019The University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute has been selected to receive a $123,735 workforce development grant to create an aquaculture certificate program, designed to facilitate alternative career opportunities for traditional
September 18, 2019
Walmart adding 50 warehouse workers in Lewiston, among 'thousands' nationwide
Updated: September 16, 2019Walmart will add 50 full-time employees at its warehouse in Lewiston. The company will hold a job fair on Saturday to start the recruiting process.
Updated: September 16, 2019
UMaine, Thomas College dedicate new facilities
Updated: September 16, 2019Last week, the University of Maine celebrated the naming of its new E. James Ferland and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center. Today, Thomas College in Waterville is saluting the dedication and naming of the Peter and Paula
Updated: September 16, 2019
Hire-A-Vet campaign in full swing after record-turnout job fair
September 12, 2019Maine’s annual Hire-A-Vet campaign is off to a strong start after last month's kickoff job fair in Augusta attracted a record turnout.
September 12, 2019
Public money for coworking spaces is freed up
Updated: September 16, 2019Grants of up to $20,000 will be available for development or creation of coworking space, after the long-dormant Maine Coworking Development fund was restored this year.
Updated: September 16, 2019
Nonprofits team up to sell grads on staying in Maine
Updated: September 6, 2019The pilot program, led by nonprofits Live + Work in Maine and Educate Maine, targets college students with messages about all the state has to offer, in hopes they'll look for employment here.
Updated: September 6, 2019Portland businesses offered new job-creation grants
Updated: September 4, 2019Starting this week, businesses in Portland looking to staff up can apply for a new round of job-creation grants from the city. A total of $200,000 in funding is available.
Updated: September 4, 2019How to show your full potential to an employer
Updated: September 2, 2019An expert contributing consultant discusses how to increase your chances for job promotion when others say you don't have the potential for management.
Updated: September 2, 2019
SaviLinx launches employee scholarship program amid hiring spree
August 28, 2019Brunswick-based call-service company SaviLinx LLC this week launched an employee scholarship program and made its first award, amid a hiring spree in Maine and Mississippi.
August 28, 2019
Hire-A-Vet job fair comes to Augusta this week
Updated: August 27, 2019Maine's largest hiring fair will take place in Augusta this Thursday as the official kickoff to the annual Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign, which ramps up beginning on Labor Day.
Updated: August 27, 2019100 businesses make Maine 'Best Places to Work' list
August 26, 2019A total of 100 companies were named to the "Best Places to Work in Maine" list, the most ever in the program's 14-year history.
August 26, 2019
Maine community colleges start class with increased workforce focus
August 26, 2019The seven schools across the state's community college system are offering new programs, degrees, new or upgraded facilities and more to help get students into jobs and ease the state's workforce issues.
August 26, 2019
Maine businesses explore apprenticeships as untapped labor resource
August 22, 2019HospitalityMaine brought together 80 educators, businesspeople, and others in a symposium to discuss opportunities for using apprentices to solve the state’s labor shortage.
August 22, 2019
L.L. Bean partners with Husson to deliver on-site MBA education for employees
Updated: August 22, 2019A new initiative by L.L.Bean Inc. and Husson University is designed to make it easier for employees to balance full-time work and their own professional education.
Updated: August 22, 2019
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