Strengthening Maine's Workforce Together
Employers across Maine are facing ongoing workforce challenges. The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce coordinates short-term workforce training programs for Maine’s community colleges and works closely with business and industry leaders statewide. Through the Maine Workforce Development Compact, businesses, associations, nonprofits, and municipalities can access workforce training resources and support at no cost.
Why Join the Compact?
Compact Member Benefits
Membership is free and takes only minutes to join:
- Financial support of up to a $1,200 match per frontline worker
- Community college scholarships for employees
- Access to an advisor
- Maintenance of employee training records
- Flexible training options through CMCC, third-party providers, or your organization
- Additional resources for small and mid-sized businesses
Eligibility
To qualify for training, frontline workers must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a Maine resident
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
How to Join
Join more than 1,800 Maine employers by becoming a Compact Member:
- Complete Your Application
- Complete the Memorandum of Agreement by clicking on the link in the confirmation email
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