Business and Industry Training

Customized Training and Professional Development Courses

All seven of Maine's community colleges offer customized training for business and industry, on-site consultation, professional development courses, and—in partnership with the Maine's Quality Centers program —training grants for new and expanding businesses.

Our services

Consultation — we’ll help assess your training needs and recommend a plan.
Course development — we’ll design a workshop, course, or program that addresses the specific needs of your employees.
Continuing education courses — we’ll help you find the right course for your employees or we’ll tailor one to meet your needs.
Targeted training for industry-standard certifications.

What sets us apart

Flexible scheduling — days, evenings, and weekends.
Classes delivered at your work site, on campus, or at another convenient location.
Competitive pricing.
Opportunity for partnerships with businesses that have needs similar to yours.
Training that leads to college credit and degree attainment.
Access to community college conference facilities, labs, and equipment.
Access to training funds, including Maine Quality Centers grants.
Partnerships with national training vendors.

Customized Training at Competitive Prices

Our colleges have provided training to business and industry on a host of topics, many of them customized to meet the specific needs of a company. Here’s a sample of recent offerings:

Front-line training
Basic skills - math, writing, and ESL
Worker safety
Customer service
Team building
Workplace literacy

Technical skills
Oil Burner Technician
Integrated manufacturing
Health care training
Blueprint reading
Computer applications, IT certification
ISO certification
Computer-Aided Drafting
Electronics
Plumbing, A/C, Heating

Management and leadership
Supervision and leadership development
Communication and presentation skills
Project management
Business/technical writing
Interpersonal skills
Management training
Marketing and sales
Quality improvement
Change management
Performance improvement

Maine Quality Centers — no cost training for expanding companies
Our Maine Quality Centers program has helped over 200 businesses expand or locate their operations in Maine. With training coordinated and delivered through our seven community colleges, we provide customized training at no cost to qualified businesses that are creating new jobs in Maine. We’ll consult with you to prepare a training plan, deliver the training when and where you need it, and assist with recruitment and screening services.

Continuing Education courses and workshops for employees — Each community college offers an array of credit and non-credit courses that can benefit employees — and employers. These courses cover everything from computer software applications and professional development topics to occupational fields. If we don't offer what you're looking for, we may be able to tailor a course for you. To facilitate your search, contact the business and industry training staff at any one of our colleges. They'll provide you with a current course listing and discuss your needs.

Clients & Testimonials — Every year, Maine's community colleges provide business and industry across Maine with effective, affordable workforce training. To learn more about the projects we've undertaken and the clients we've served.

Business and Industry E-newsletter — For the latest news about our business and industry departments view past issues of our B&I e-newsletter:
June 2009
February 2009
Summer 2008
January 2008
Fall 2007

Contact us
Business and industry training contacts at each of Maine's seven community colleges.
Contacts for the Maine Quality Centers program and online Information Request form.