Three new trustees appointed to Maine Community College System Board
March 11, 2020
The MCCS Board of Trustees welcomes new members Anne Eleanor Roosevelt, Kathie Leonard, and Peter DelGreco. Read More
MCCS in the News
Maine community colleges offer free program to fill high-demand fields
February 28, 2020
News Center Maine
This year, 180 students are participating. That includes 40 within the medical assisting program, which 156 people applied to enter. Read More
With $3.6M, Maine’s community colleges train 180 for free to work in high-demand fields
February 18, 2020
Bangor Daily News
Maine’s community colleges are expanding short-term training thanks to a grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation; new programs in medical assisting, welding and computer support. Read More
Statement of MCCS President David Daigler on Gov. Janet Mills supplemental budget
February 3, 2020
MCCS President David Daigler praised Governor Janet Mills for including $5 million in workforce training funds for the community college system. Read More
Michael Fischer appointed president of York County Community College
January 22, 2020
The MCCS Board of Trustees appoints Michael Fischer as the next president of YCCC. He will begin in March. Read More
MCCS President Daigler offers workforce solutions at Eggs & Issues
January 8, 2020
Maine’s community colleges are steadily increasing job training opportunities across the state but additional funding is needed to train more people. Read More
State Strategic Economic Plan: Governor Mills Unveils 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Maine’s Economy
January 7, 2020
Maine Calling
President Daigler appeared this week on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” program, as part of a panel discussing the state’s new 10-year strategic economic development plan. Read More
Invest in people and build Maine’s economy
December 16, 2019
Portland Press Herald
The Press Herald gives a strong endorsement of the Gov’s economic development plan and notes that the community colleges are essential solution to workforce needs. Read More
Maine needs to grow its workforce. Part of that effort must be growing the skills of the people already working.
December 9, 2019
Bangor Daily News
BDN editorial agrees that Maine’s community colleges are a key piece to achieving that goal. Read More
Fall Enrollment up 4.2% at Maine’s Community Colleges
November 8, 2019
Headcount at the seven colleges is 17,327 students, compared to 16,622 last year. Read More