Maine Workforce Development Compact

Join the Compact

Employers across Maine are facing ongoing workforce challenges. We are stronger together.

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. Since launching in 2021, the Center has served over 27,000 Mainers. A $75.5 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation in June 2024 will support training for an additional 70,505 Mainers by 2030, strengthening Maine’s workforce and economy through public and private partnerships.

The Maine Workforce Development Compact brings together businesses, associations, nonprofits, and municipalities committed to solving Maine’s workforce challenges. Membership is free and takes only minutes to join.

Compact Member Benefits

Financial support of up to a $1,200 match per frontline worker
Community college scholarships for employees to pursue a degree or credential of value
Access to an advisor to assist with course selection, textbooks, tutoring, and other resources
Maintenance of employee training records

Training options are flexible and can take place at Central Maine Community College, through a third-party training provider, or within your organization. Additional resources are available 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 Us

If you have any questions about the Compact or your training options, please contact the Workforce team at cmccworkforcedevelopment@mainecc.edu or 207-755-5280.