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June 26, 2023
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Building the ‘candidate pipeline’: Maine employers ramp up summer internship programs

Renee Cordes

With Maine’s jobless rate at a historic low, employers are hiring interns to attract — and test — young talent and build loyalty.

  • Newsworthy people and performances for June 26, 2023

    A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements from businesses and nonprofits throughout Maine.

  • Education is at the heart of workforce development

    Peter Van Allen

    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.

Today's Poll

How much do you plan to travel this summer, whether for business or fun?
Poll Description

The Memorial Day weekend looks like one that will indeed be remembered, at least by travel-related businesses.

Across the country, AAA projects 43.8 million people will head 50 miles or more from home during the holiday travel period, Thursday, May 23, through Monday, May 27.

That number is a 4% increase over the total for Memorial Day 2023, and comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers.

The number of drivers this year will be up 4% compared to last year and 1.9% higher than in 2019, the motorist organization forecasts. Air travel is expected to surge even more, with 4.8% more passengers than last year and a whopping 9.3% increase over the 2019 total.

For Maine, a heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend may be a sign of a busy summer tourism season ahead.

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