Thomas College

Thomas College and Gould Academy have partnered to extend professional and graduate education offerings to more than 120 employees at a discounted rate.

The Building Aspirations through Mentorship and Robotics project, supported by NASA, helps launch teams by providing a startup kit, coach training, student mentors from Thomas College and monthly on-campus workshops.

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care operations and professional services firms in Maine.

"We will continue to work with faculty moving forward to strengthen Thomas, the head of the school's board of trustees, said in a statement emailed to Mainebiz.

"Forming a union is really a first step," said Jono Anzalone, an assistant professor of economics at the Waterville school.

The program is open to both first-time college students and transfer students. Students are expected to go through the hiring process and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to get in and throughout the program.

With more than $3 million raised so far, the Laurie Lachance Leadership Fund aims to boost college access and accessibility, particularly for first-generation college students.

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions, banks and professional services firms in Maine.

Riding a trend of rural workforce recruitment and retention programs in multiple industries, an educator support program expands training and career advancement.

Jeremy Qualls, known nationally for his work in STEM research, will start his new role at the Waterville school in July.