MCCS in the News

This year, 180 students are participating. That includes 40 within the medical assisting program, which 156 people applied to enter. Read More

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

MCCS President David Daigler praised Governor Janet Mills for including $5 million in workforce training funds for the community college system. Read More

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

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

BDN editorial agrees that Maine’s community colleges are a key piece to achieving that goal. Read More

The number of students enrolled at Maine’s community colleges grew 4 percent this fall, an increase of 705 students. 17,327 students are enrolled this fall. Read More