Welcome to the Maine Jobs Council

The Maine Jobs Council leads, advises, and manages the effort to create a world-class workforce development system in Maine. The Council leads by focusing on the big picture, by setting a tone of collaboration, and by educating policy-makers and the public. The Council advises by making recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. As the Statewide Workforce Investment Board, the Council manages by overseeing the implementation of workforce development programs.

News & Events

May 1, 2008 - Disability and Employment Committee Reviews Accomplishments, Sets Goals

April 29, 2008 - Apprenticeship Highlighted at JMG Career Day

April 18, 2008 - Maine Unemployment Rate 5.1 Percent in March

April 18, 2008 - Deafness Advisory Council Sets Five Year Plan

April 18, 2008 - CareerCenter Partners in Transition Workshop for Retiring Vets

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Upcoming Meetings

• May 14, 2008, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Older Worker Committee Meeting
• May 15, 2008, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• June 20, 2008, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Maine Jobs Council Policy Committee meeting
• September 19, 2008, 12:00 AM-12:00 PM Maine Jobs Council Policy Committee meeting
• September 26, 2008, - Maine Jobs Council meeting
• November 21, 2008, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Maine Jobs Council Policy Committee meeting

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Reports and Presentations

• Maine's Workforce Investment Act Strategic Plan
• Annual Report on Maine Women's Wages
• Maine Apprenticeship Program Report
• Presentation: Assessing The State of the Labor Market and Workforce Policies
• Report on Trends and Implications for the Maine Workforce
• Maine's Workforce Development System: A Guide to Education and Training Programs

For More Information

Contact: Garret Oswald (207) 621-5087
Mailing Address:
45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330