Maine employers are navigating rapid change, including AI adoption, automation, new regulations, and ongoing workforce shortages, while also trying to make smart investments in their people. Fortunately, Maine offers programs designed to help offset the cost of training.

In this webinar, leaders from Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, and the Maine Workforce Development Compact will walk through how Maine employers can access and apply these programs to support workforce upskilling.

The session will cover:

The Dirigo Business Incentives Program, a sector specific State of Maine tax credit
The Maine Workforce Development Compact, a training incentive program offered through the Maine Community College System
Where they differ & how they can be combined
What timelines and expectations employers should plan for
How training providers, like the Roux Institute, can support businesses in designing eligible, high-impact programs.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what is available now, what to plan for later in 2026, and how to prepare their organization to take advantage of these incentives and training.