University of Maine System
Allocation: $35,000,000
Status: Active
Maine is in constant competition with other states and the world to build and retain a talented workforce that can succeed in emerging industries shaped by new technology. Investments in Maine’s people and education system keep Maine competitive, grow our skilled workforce, and position us to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with a thriving economy that attracts new businesses and empowers people to make a good living.
Through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, the University of Maine System will expand experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for success in Maine careers, upgrade research and teaching facilities necessary for training Maine’s 21st century workforce, and strengthen business partnerships that spark new innovations for Maine’s economy.
News & Resources
- 9/25/2023: UMA and UMF Collaborate to Strengthen Human Services Programs
- 4/6/2023: New UMaine initiative will leverage talent and innovation to help state’s startups and small businesses respond to lingering pandemic challenges
- 2/1/2023: Innovate for Maine set to double cohort size in 2023
- 5/19/2022: Governor Mills: We are expanding access to child care and we are giving working families what they need to provide healthy, safe care for their kids.
- 2/18/2022: Governor Mills: We can make sure that working families have high-quality child care (Weekly Radio Address)