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May 09, 2023

Maine hospital system has nearly solved its EMT shortage

Bangor Daily News

Northern Light partnered with Kennebec Valley Community College to meet its workforce needs.

April 05, 2023

Governor Mills Welcomes First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Maine

Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” Tour to spotlight Free Community College Initiative proposed by Governor Mills.

March 20, 2023

Women welders forge their futures for life after prison, thanks to new CMCC lab

News Center Maine

A group of women made history in March when they graduated from a new welding certificate program at CMCC.

March 13, 2023

Through My Lens: Higher education accessibility a boon for immigrants

Portland Press Herald

Fortunately, Maine has joined several other states in making community college free for recent high school graduates.

February 10, 2023

MCCS President Daigler hears feedback from NMCC trade students

WAGM

Students and faculty spoke about course structure, campus improvements, scheduling, and online courses.

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Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) provides the highest quality post-secondary technical, career, and transfer education, and serves as a dynamic community and economic resource. We offer over 30 one- and two-year program options, as well as short-term and specialized training and retraining courses for business, industry, and community.

Media Contacts

Noel Gallagher
207-629-4028
ngallagher@mainecc.edu
Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Karen Hamilton
207-767-1672
khamilton@mainecc.edu
Publications & Marketing Coordinator

CMCC (Auburn)
207-755-5248
Marketing & Communications

EMCC (Bangor)
Michael Hambrock
207-974-4869
mhambrock@mainecc.edu
Director of Marketing & Public Relations

KVCC (Fairfield/Hinckley)
Elizabeth Belle Isle
207-453-5169
ebelleisle@mainecc.edu
Director of Communications and Marketing

NMCC (Presque Isle)
Nicole Cote
207-768-2809
ncote1@mainecc.edu
Interim Dean of Development & Public Affairs

SMCC (South Portland/Brunswick)
Jeff Schools
207-741-5575
jschools@mainecc.edu
Director of Communications

WCCC (Calais)
Tina Erskine
207-454-1002
terskine@mainecc.edu
Director of Human Resources, Development, and Communications

YCCC (Wells)
Stacy Chilicki
207-216-4312
schilicki@mainecc.edu
Director of Marketing & Public Relations