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June 03, 2021

Remote Worker Grant Sparks Major Rural Workforce Training Initiative at Maine’s Community Colleges

The grant will help provide training for more than 700 people over the next three years.

May 19, 2021

Gov. Janet Mills in Auburn supporting $35 million community college workforce training investment

Lewiston Sun Journal

The funds would cover workforce training program tuition and fees for an estimated 8,500 additional students statewide.

May 18, 2021

Governor Mills to Visit CMCC in Auburn to Highlight Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan’s Investment in Community College’s Workforce Training Programs

Governor Mills has proposed investing $35 million in the Maine Community College System to support workforce training programs.

May 12, 2021

Program will train aquaculture workforce in Maine as industry grows

Portland Press Herald

The Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center and WCCC received a $500,000 grant to develop an aquaculture-specific training program at the college.

May 05, 2021

Medical assistant programs at Maine’s community colleges sweep the “Best of” list for 2021

Medical assistant programs at Maine’s community colleges hold seven of the top 10 rankings for Best Medical Assistant Schools in Maine.

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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