Some businesses plan to stay closed this Friday during a national day of "no school, no work and no shopping,” while others are taking a different tack.
The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine, speaking at a Mainebiz forum earlier this week, suggested targeting future workers as early as fourth grade.
Maine's five-year ban on the sale of products containing toxic "forever chemicals" was recently extended to several additional product categories including textiles and upholstered furniture.
The Manufacturers Association of Maine has teamed with SkillsUSA Maine to strengthen ties between manufacturers and students while opening the door to more career opportunities.
The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine offers practical suggestions for companies, from a layered purchasing strategy to setting target price in advance.
Bringing more people into Maine’s manufacturing workforce is top of mind for John Lewis, who took the helm of the 300-member trade organization in June.
The study, conducted by Camoin Associates, documents a workforce shortage primarily in engineering, as well as production and related management roles.