Denying people the ability to earn a living is the wrong way to treat those escaping persecution.
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Dead River wins national award for veteran hires
The South Portland-based fuel company was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for hiring and retaining veterans.
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Laura Fortman: It’s time to hire more people with disabilities
The state’s labor shortage is an opportunity to bring more people into the workforce and out of poverty.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Workforce need challenges every industry
Maine’s economy is headed for a decline if we can’t get more workers on the job.
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University of Maine receives $1 million for new engineering center
The $1 million gift from aerospace company Pratt & Whitney will fund a machine tool suite in a new engineering center.
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Panelists: Highlight flexibility, employee investments to land new hires
Three panelists shared experiences and insight to help business people find and keep good workers at the Saco-Biddeford Business Breakfast Forum in Saco Wednesday.
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Commentary: Developing the next generation of manufacturing talent will take fresh thinking
Ideas include raising wages, partnering with community colleges, making room for ‘gig’ workers and welcoming back retirees.
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Looming shortage of qualified workers poses threat to Maine’s economy
Business and education leaders call for greater efforts to offer post-secondary opportunities for students to boost their skills and credentials.
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CEI awarded $800,000 in federal funds to boost jobs in rural Maine
The grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Community Services will support the ‘Growing Good Jobs in Rural Maine Initiative.’
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Maine’s low unemployment streak doubles previous record
The state’s unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 44 consecutive months, twice as long as the previous record from September 1999 to July 2001.