Workforce development

The other day I was at my favorite newsstand in Portland. The clerk is a colorful guy, always with an opinion about the Bruins, Sox or Patriots. Topic of the […]

Maine's estimated unemployment rate of 3.2% during June was down slightly from the May rate, showing that the tight labor market is getting even tighter.

Sheryl McQuade, TD Bank’s new regional president for northern New England, is aiming to expand the bank’s footprint, whether that's through new employees or new locations.

A year-long professional development program brings teachers to businesses throughout the state, helping the educators understand the role of their profession in sustaining Maine's economy.

A year after helping to launch a pilot project on the use of digital “badges” to connect students and employers, the University of Maine is one of only three schools nationwide to join a follow-on study.

In response to a statewide shortage of nurses, the University of Maine is partnering to establish a training program for nurse practitioners, who are experienced registered nurses with advanced training.

The University of New England is expanding its nursing program to become the UNE School of Nursing and Population Health, and hopes to increase its offerings to help address Maine's shortage of nurses.

Mainebiz takes a look at how Thomas College is preparing students to address Maine's workforce shortage, and we win two awards for our coverage of the problem.

Helping students turn a diploma into a job is such a high priority at Thomas College that the scrappy Waterville school guarantees qualifying students will find employment within six months of graduating.

Rob Edgerley, a real estate broker and certified trainer in Dale Carnegie courses, and photography studio owner and business coach Nadra Edgerley purchased the Dale Carnegie Maine franchise from David Ciullo, and see opportunities for expansion.