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    New leader of Manufacturers Association of Maine has been an advocate for workforce development
    June 3, 2025 -

    John Lewis has succeeded Mike Roughton as executive director of the statewide organization, whose membership has increased by 12% over the past year to around 400.

    June 3, 2025 -

    John Lewis has succeeded Mike Roughton as executive director of the statewide organization, whose membership has increased by 12% over the past year to around 400.

  • Why the business community must lead the movement for education reform
    May 12, 2025 -

    The future of our workforce — and our economy — depends on deeper, more intentional collaboration between education and industry.

    May 12, 2025 -

    The future of our workforce — and our economy — depends on deeper, more intentional collaboration between education and industry.

  • Maine manufacturers join forces with educational institutions to promote job opportunities
    May 12, 2025 -

    Employers across the state are forging partnerships with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, community colleges and high schools to build brand awareness and make students mindful of the…

    May 12, 2025 -

    Employers across the state are forging partnerships with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, community colleges and high schools to build brand awareness and make students mindful of the…

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    How to maximize workforce development efforts for workers, employers and communities
    March 17, 2025 -

    Workforce training isn’t just an expense — it’s an investment in the future, writes guest columnist John Lewis. When done right, it strengthens businesses, creates economic opportunities and helps…

    March 17, 2025 -

    Workforce training isn’t just an expense — it’s an investment in the future, writes guest columnist John Lewis. When done right, it strengthens businesses, creates economic opportunities and helps…

  • Commentary: Why the business community must lead the movement for education reform
    March 5, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis writes that, "if we want a stronger workforce tomorrow, we can't keep waiting for someone else to fix the system. It's on us — employers, industry leaders and business…

    March 5, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis writes that, "if we want a stronger workforce tomorrow, we can't keep waiting for someone else to fix the system. It's on us — employers, industry leaders and business…

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    How to hire for 'fit' rather than just hiring for skills
    February 7, 2025 -

    In today’s competitive talent market, hiring for fit — prioritizing cultural and role alignment, attitude, and potential — is not just a trend. It’s a necessity.

    February 7, 2025 -

    In today’s competitive talent market, hiring for fit — prioritizing cultural and role alignment, attitude, and potential — is not just a trend. It’s a necessity.

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    Casting a wider net: The case for research-driven recruitment in 2025
    January 10, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis says the "post and pray" method of recruiting isn't working anymore. He offers some new ideas for 2025.

    January 10, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis says the "post and pray" method of recruiting isn't working anymore. He offers some new ideas for 2025.

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    How Maine employers can find workers amid the ‘silver tsunami’
    December 9, 2024 -

    The wave of retirement among baby boomers can be an opportunity for employers, writes guest columnist John Lewis.

    December 9, 2024 -

    The wave of retirement among baby boomers can be an opportunity for employers, writes guest columnist John Lewis.

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    Stop posting job descriptions. Sell the opportunity instead
    November 22, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis of Synergy Workforce Solutions offers ideas about how employers can rethink the standard job description.

    November 22, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis of Synergy Workforce Solutions offers ideas about how employers can rethink the standard job description.

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    Manufacturers Association of Maine will host first Maritime Industry Day to stoke career interests
    September 12, 2024 -

    The Manufacturers Association of Maine will co-host a career fair for the manufacturing and maritime industries, Maritime Industry Day, on Oct. 2 in Portsmouth, N.H. 

    September 12, 2024 -

    The Manufacturers Association of Maine will co-host a career fair for the manufacturing and maritime industries, Maritime Industry Day, on Oct. 2 in Portsmouth, N.H. 

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    How to engage parents and educators to build career awareness
    July 30, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis, a recruiter, writes that parents and educators play a key role in getting students interested in potential careers.

    July 30, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis, a recruiter, writes that parents and educators play a key role in getting students interested in potential careers.

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    How Maine employers can bridge the skills gap and develop a workforce
    July 10, 2024 -

    In the ongoing debate about the skills gap in America, one critical aspect often goes unnoticed: awareness.

    July 10, 2024 -

    In the ongoing debate about the skills gap in America, one critical aspect often goes unnoticed: awareness.

Today's Poll

Has the federal shutdown affected your air travel plans?
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

Over the weekend, thousands of flights were canceled after the new federal restrictions took effect at some of the nation's busiest airports. 

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights by 4% at 40 major airports and that percentage is scheduled to increase to 10% by Friday. The FAA cited safety concerns and the need to ease the strain on air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay since the federal government shutdown began last month. 

Airlines warn that the cutbacks could lead to more delays, fewer available seats and higher fares in the days ahead.

Talks are underway to end the federal shutdown, but the timing of the FAA cutbacks adds uncertainty to the Thanksgiving travel rush, which is just two weeks away.

Last year, more than 20 million passengers took to the skies during Thanksgiving week, driving billions of dollars in spending and making it one of the busiest and most economically significant travel periods of the year, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

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