Update vaccine protocol requires booster shots
December 21, 2021
Maine’s community colleges are requiring COVID-19 booster shots for all students participating in on-campus programs. Read More
MCCS in the News
Maine community college system could double nursing grads each year through proposed bill
November 19, 2021
WGME
As health care providers struggle with staffing shortages, some are hoping that a big boost in community college funding will help. Read More
Community college opens virtual welding lab to enhance workforce and skills training
November 10, 2021
Portland Press Herald
SMCC has announced it opened a new virtual welding lab located on the Midcoast Campus in Brunswick. Read More
A surprise for Americans switching careers: They need to go back to school
November 8, 2021
The Hechinger Report
Rapid change in work means a need for more training, even in jobs that didn’t previously require it. Read More
MCCS President urges support for proposed federal funding for key initiatives at Maine’s community colleges
October 21, 2021
The projects in the bill includes more than $8.5 million for important programs at including aquaculture, logging, wind power and welding. Read More
Maine’s community colleges announce a new approach to workforce development
October 5, 2021
A $60 million investment will enable MCCS to provide low- or no-cost training to more than 24,000 frontline Maine workers over the next four years. Read More
EMCC President Lisa Larson exiting to join higher ed innovation group, interim president named
October 4, 2021
Dr. Wayne Burton, president emeritus of North Shore Community College in Danvers, Massachusetts, will serve as interim president. Read More
Maine’s Community Colleges to announce new approach to workforce training, historic investment in Maine’s frontline workers
October 1, 2021
Details on the announcement to be made on October 5. Read More
Statement by MCCS President regarding vaccine protocol for Maine’s public sector employees
September 17, 2021
“The DOL confirms the need for requiring clear vaccine protocols such as the one already in place at Maine’s community colleges.” Read More
Dr. Betsy Libby Selected as President of Central Maine Community College
September 2, 2021
The MCCS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to confirm Dr. Betsy Libby as the next president of CMCC. Read More