News & Updates
Recharge Maine Announces Planned Awards of More Than $6 Million in Bids to Further Extend Maine's Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Recharge Maine, the State's initiative to develop a statewide network of public, high-speed EV chargers, today announced planned awards of more than $6 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program funds authorized by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
College and Career Success Coordinators Provide Academic and Career Supports and Help Students Transition to College
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Community College System announced that current and prospective community college students across the state now have access to College and Career Success Coordinators to provide them with academic and career supports and assist them with the transition to college.
20 New Paramedics to Graduate Tonight With Tuition Support from Governor’s Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan
Tuition support provided through Healthcare Training for ME, a Jobs Plan partnership to bolster Maine’s healthcare workforce
Maine DOE Awards Additional $800,000 in ‘Strengthening Maine’s Workforce’ Education and Training Grants
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) announced funding for six additional Strengthening Maine Workforce grants to develop workforce training initiatives, build employer partnerships to address workforce shortages, and expand English language acquisition services
Governor Mills Announces Nearly $1 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants for Workforce Transportation Projects
Latest investments aim to develop innovative transportation solutions to connect workers to employers in southern, western, and central Maine
FAME to Launch Second Cycle of Thrive Maine on May 23, 2023
$29 million in forgivable business loans ranging from $10,000 – $500,000
Governor Mills Announces $24 Million Federal Award to Strengthen Early Childhood Support for Maine Families
Federal grant will strengthen community supports and educational opportunities for young children through coordinated effort led by the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet
DHHS Advances Health Care Workforce Development Strategy
At the direction of Governor Janet Mills, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has developed and executed a variety of programs to address the shortage of qualified health care workers in Maine
Read more on Department of Health and Human Services website
New UMaine initiative will leverage talent and innovation to help state’s startups and small businesses respond to lingering pandemic challenges
With $2.5 million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan funding, the University of Maine has expanded programming and services to help stabilize and support small businesses and startups dealing with ongoing pandemic challenges that are hindering their growth
Public Pre-K Expansion Distinguished Educator Opportunity
Maine DOE is seeking a Distinguished Educator to be part of its Early Learning Team
Maine DEP has announced new grant awards for municipal stream crossings
Maine DEP's Municipal Stream Crossing Grant Program provides grants that match local funding for the upgrade of culverts at stream crossings on municipal roads
Register Now for Public Pre-K Technical Assistance Sessions Available March – July 2023
Members of the Early Learning Team will be providing an opportunity for new and expanding Pre-K programs to come together to learn about and discuss the components of high-quality programming.