MCCS in the News

Gov. Janet Mills’ plan could boost Maine’s community colleges

February 14, 2022

Lewiston Sun Journal

Gov. Mills visits CMCC to lay out the case for students to attend two-year colleges for free. Read More

MCCS President Daigler Responds to Governor Mills’ Proposal for Two Free Years of Community College

February 10, 2022

We want to welcome back those students who got knocked off course by the pandemic. Read More

In-person instruction at Maine’s community colleges may be affected by COVID-19

January 13, 2022

SMCC is currently the only community college in the system to delay in-person instruction, by one week. Read More

Maine DOE and MCCS Partner to Offer Free College Courses for Adult Education Students

January 7, 2022

Maine DOE

Maine adults seeking to pursue college have a new option to jumpstart their education. Read More

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

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