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PublishedAugust 9, 2018
Internships could lead college students to stay in Maine, Sen. King says
The independent senator envisions a program that would boost the state's economy by helping to address the need for young workers.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2018
Report projecting virtually no job growth in Maine through 2026 is seen as ‘a call to action’
The Department of Labor's report predicts a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs in the decade from 2016 to 2026.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2018
Maine Voices: No better time for state to re-envision how we educate young people
We can invest each step of the way, from preschool to proficiency-based learning to more technical training.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
Updated economic road map to next governor: Solve Maine’s workforce issues
The report also calls for expanding broadband access, working to contain health care costs and developing a comprehensive economic strategy.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2018
Open office plans are as bad as you thought
Researchers found that an open workspace actually cuts down on face-to-face interactions among co-workers.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2018
Commentary: Starting to work at younger age benefits Maine teens, businesses
To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.
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PublishedMay 30, 2018
State offers grants to businesses that hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer
Employers complain that Maine's increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
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PublishedMay 27, 2018
Maine’s worth a visit, but a lifetime? Young professionals may need convincing
As the state tries to attract workers to stimulate the economy, it confronts a national perception problem.
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PublishedNovember 24, 1999
Maine Compass: Community investment could be our state’s growth engine
Making Maine municipalities places where families want to live – as Colby has helped to do in Waterville – is critical to attracting and keeping workers.
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