MCCS in the News

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

June 3, 2021

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

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

May 19, 2021

Lewiston Sun Journal

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

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

May 18, 2021

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

Program will train aquaculture workforce in Maine as industry grows

May 12, 2021

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. Read More

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

May 5, 2021

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

Class of 2021 Maine Community College graduates honored in commencement ceremonies

May 4, 2021

In the coming weeks, six of the seven colleges are holding virtual ceremonies, while YCCC is holding an in-person ceremony. Read More

Kennebec Valley Community College President Departing in May

April 28, 2021

KVCC’s Karen Normandin will serve as interim president for the 2021-22 academic year. Read More

Maine Community College System’s Students of the Year honored

April 28, 2021

Seven students chosen as the 2021 Students of the Year were honored on April 28 in a special online presentation. Read More

New trustee appointed to Maine Community College System Board

April 28, 2021

MCCS welcomes Kossi Gamedah as the newest member of the Board of Trustees. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees to honor Students of the Year

April 27, 2021

Seven students chosen as the 2021 Students of the Year will be honored April 28 in a special online presentation. Read More