Eggs Pre-Promote

Posted on November 1, 2024 by dmartignetti

Matt speaks with We speak with Quincy Hentzel, CEO Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce about upcoming Eggs & Issues coming up next week.

Eggs & Issues

Date: Thursday, November 7th
Time:7-9AM
Location: USM’s Hannaford Hall (88 Bedford St. Portland)
Event Name: “New Solutions – Workforce Training in Education”
Format: Presentation by David Daigler (President of Maine Community College System)
- Topic(s) of presentation
  - Workforce Development – “New rules for workforce training in education”:
    - Workforce shortages aren’t going away and old ideas of “buckling down” aren’t solving the problem
    - Maine’s Community Colleges have rebuilt Maine’s talent pipeline with a new short-term workforce training platform that continues to evolve
    - New programs target new employees, career-changers, and incumbent workers so they have access to skills training immediately when they need it
      - Includes stackable course work so workers who are training part time can continue their education and earn certificates in a timely manner while working.
    - Promoting custom-built short-term training which is either free or lower cost, making it more accessible for our workforce

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