Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP) Informational & Cohort Listening Sessions

August 24, 2026

The Maine Department of Labor has updated the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP) rules to implement recent statutory changes, expand participant supports, improve program flexibility, and clarify program requirements.

The revised rules took effect on August 2, 2026. The complete rule changes can be found on the Maine Department of Labor Rulemaking webpage: https://www.maine.gov/labor/rulemaking/

Those interested in generally learning more about the CSSP are invited to join the below informational session:

CSSP Information Session: September 9th at 10 am.: https://mainestate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HC3LHnQrT1-M4a4eWsZZmA

Those looking to share ideas, discuss opportunities to expand access, and help identify implementation priorities for the cohort model are invited to attend one of the below listening sessions:

Virtual Cohort Listening Session: September 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Zoom Registration: https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/-vPlt9ZbSG23mGKG96bmsg

In-Person Cohort Listening Session: September 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in the Frances Perkins Room at the Maine Dept. of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta.