Central Maine Community College

“This free training program has proven itself to be extremely effective at giving people the foundational skills they need to take on challenging and rewarding careers in shipbuilding,” said BIW’s director of training.

Business owners throughout Maine have said they have jobs available but have difficulty finding qualified and trained workers.

Central Maine Community College in Auburn has received a $3.3 million federal award to expand the school's health care training with a 7,200-square-foot addition to Kirk Hall.

The policy change covers Maine’s seven community colleges and about 25,000 students.

The Androscoggin County city is attracting a growing number of franchises and factory expansions.

More than 857,000 eligible working families and older Mainers are expected to receive payments under the state's supplemental budget, scheduled to be signed into law Wednesday.

A national search for a new president drew 30 candidates, and ultimately led to the interim president. Her appointment comes as CMCC increasingly focuses on preparing students for in-demand careers.

Tuition for the 2021-22 academic year remains at $96 a credit hour for Maine residents, or $288 for a standard three-credit hour course, the Maine Community College System announced on Friday.

Central Maine Community College's new 4,500-square-foot Public Service Simulation Center is intended for real-world training in a “human-first approach” to law enforcement and related fields.

“We are eager for the students, faculty and staff to return to our colleges as much as possible,” Maine Community College System President David Daigler said.