The MaineLinks Weeks of June 21, and June 28, 2022
Maine Department of Labor sent this bulletin at 06/17/2022 08:00 AM EDT
The MaineLinks Newsletter
Weeks of June 21, and June 28, 2022
What to Know!
2022 is a great time to be pursuing a new career in Maine! There are many exciting programs, resources, and support to help you to learn about interesting careers and get the education and training needed to achieve your goals.
are now offering up to two years of tuition-free community college to all high school graduates from 2020-23 under a new Free College initiative. This one-time, $20 million allocation will fund a last-dollar scholarship for these students, covering 100 percent of their tuition and mandatory fees. Interest is very high, and early reports indicate a great deal of enthusiasm for this offer. Current community college students also qualify for the program, as do home schooled students and adults who earned a HiSET or GED in 2020-23.More information about the program is available on the MCCS webpage, or at www.FreeCommunityCollegeMaine.com.
Community colleges are adding new night and weekend nursing programs, expanding the number of seats available, and hiring more instructors in an ambitious plan to double the number of nursing graduates.
YCCC now offers housing to full-time students in the Hampton Inn & Suites in Wells. More than 49 beds will be available in fully furnished rooms, with additional amenities on-site for residential students such as weekly housekeeping as well as pool, and fitness center access. Residents will get support and build community with students and staff through engaging programs and events.
Maine Department of Labor and Maine CareerCenters provide equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.