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Maine has relied on travel nurses, but hospitals are still struggling to find help
Updated: July 8, 2024The higher costs of bringing in short-term nurses was especially necessary during the pandemic. But Maine’s hospitals continue to struggle with those costs just to meet the ongoing labor shortage.
Updated: July 8, 2024
Maine employers offer warm welcome to incoming college students
Updated: July 9, 2024Letters mailed to more than 20,000 students accepted to one of Maine's public universities were signed by employers including WEX, MEMIC and MaineHealth.
Updated: July 9, 2024
Mi’kmaq trout hatchery is among Maine recipients of $7M in federal funds
Updated: July 2, 2024An expanded hatchery, considered a game-changer, was one of 12 awardees in northern Maine. They also included projects aimed at workforce and child care development and municipal infrastructure.
Updated: July 2, 2024
Record $75M grant to Maine community colleges will fund more workforce training
Updated: June 28, 2024The training, funded by the Harold Alfond Foundation, will consist of programs that generally can be completed in days or weeks and are offered to students free of charge or at a discount.
Updated: June 28, 2024
How to navigate a career transition: a roadmap to success
Updated: June 25, 2024A Portland-based career coach spells out a four-phase process to help anyone trying to make a successful career transition.
Updated: June 25, 2024
State-sponsored worker retirement savings program surpasses $1M
June 21, 2024The program is anticipated to reach 200,000 Mainers who work for employers that have five or more employees but didn’t offer a retirement savings plan.
June 21, 2024Mainers are woefully underserved by home and institutional nursing care, report says
June 20, 2024From 2010 through 2023, Maine lost 19% of its nursing homes, more than any other state in New England, and served 21% fewer patients.
June 20, 2024
WEX to lay off 375 employees worldwide, becoming latest Maine employer to downsize
June 19, 2024The layoffs represent more than 5% of the Portland company's workforce, and come on top of planned layoffs by ON Semiconductor Corp. in South Portland and Covetrus, a Portland-based animal health company.
June 19, 2024
On the Record: EqualityMaine executive director calls for more inclusive workplaces
Updated: June 24, 2024Gia Drew recommends that employers use inclusive language, such as "hey folks" instead of "ladies and gentlemen" when addressing employees.
Updated: June 24, 2024
UMA’s new Capital Center will house growing nursing, cybersecurity programs
Updated: June 24, 2024Enrollment in the University of Maine at Augusta’s nursing program has soared. There's also growing need for cybersecurity training. The 20,000-square-foot UMA Capital Center will accommodate expansion in both fields.
Updated: June 24, 2024
University of New England is on a hot streak with new business school, med school upgrades
Updated: June 24, 2024The University of New England is on a hot streak with new business school and med school upgrades. Here are some highlights on what is being accomplished at the university.
Updated: June 24, 2024
Norway Savings names VP of human resources
June 12, 2024Amy Fox has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, including work in retail, deposit operations, lending and branch management.
June 12, 2024
Aquaculture boot camp looks to fill gap in Maine's workforce development
June 11, 2024The boot camp was designed to train new entrants for shellfish and kelp farming as practiced in Maine.
June 11, 2024
Maine agency seeks public input on proposed paid leave rules
June 9, 2024Written comments on proposed rules around Maine's new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program are due by July 8.
June 9, 2024
Maine needs more workers — wherever they're from — to keep up economic growth, Mills says
June 4, 2024Maine's Democratic governor touted the value of immigrant workers and entrepreneurs at a conference co-hosted by the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Maine International Trade Center.
June 4, 2024
Keynote speakers and pitch competition scheduled for next Maine Space Conference
May 31, 2024The Maine Space Grant Consortium plans the Maine Space Conference for Oct. 23-25 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland.
May 31, 2024
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