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Eggs Pre-Promote

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