Training Solutions Designed for Your Workforce
The Center for Workforce and Professional Development works with businesses, organizations, and industry partners to develop customized training programs that address specific workforce needs. Training can be delivered on campus, at your location, or online, depending on the needs of your organization.
Workforce Training Tailored to Your Organization
The Maine workforce is diverse and unique. We strive to provide the best training possible, and to keep local employees and employers productive and profitable. We provide training consultation and customized training solutions to help employers improve quality, productivity and profitability by upgrading employee skills.
Our experienced staff have the knowledge, certifications, and facilitation expertise to engage your employees in focused learning experiences. In addition we can develop specific programs for your company through our network of trainers and training partners.
Custom Services Offered
Customized training opportunities are available across a variety of industries and skill areas.
Consultation
Our training specialists meet with you to determine your needs and recommend solutions tailored to your organization’s specific challenges.
Custom Training Programs
In order to provide your business with a competitive advantage, we design customized programs to enhance your employees’ workplace skills. We have helped create customized training on a variety of topics including:
- Leadership & Supervision
- Team Building
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Trade-specific Training
Obtaining Workforce Development Grants
Business training specialists help you to identify and apply for grants through Maine Quality Centers, Put ME to Work, or the Maine Workforce Development Compact.
Apprenticeships
Central Maine Community College is a member of the United States Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium. The Consortium is a network of colleges and registered apprenticeship programs working together to provide college-to-career opportunities.
Maine industry is the foundation of our State’s economic competitiveness and prosperity. Significant talent shortages and skill gaps are slowing efforts to expand, innovate, and retain employees. Apprenticeships help recruit and develop a skilled workforce and can improve productivity and retention. Let us help you create apprenticeships to help your employees meet the challenges of the 21st century. We can help craft a successful apprenticeship program, integrating paid on-the-job training with academic credit in one of our academic programs.
Contact Workforce Development
We’re here to help! Visit the Office of Workforce and Professional Development, located in the Lapoint Center, call (207) 755-5280, or email cmccworkforcedevelopment@mainecc.edu.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm