Workforce Development
Workforce Development Resources
Harold Alfond Center for Advancement of Maine’s Workforce
The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce coordinates all short-term workforce training programs for Maine’s community colleges, working closely with business leaders and workforce specialists throughout the state.
The Center, launched in 2021, speeds the delivery of critical training to both trainees and employers. The Alfond Center will serve 24,000 Mainers by 2030 in these three areas:
Pre-Hire Training – learn the skills needed to enter a new profession.
Incumbent Worker Training – upskill your current, front-line workforce.
Scholarships – continue on in a certificate or degree program.
Not only does this program help current employers, but it also focuses on individuals who are looking for a specific training. Be sure to check out their page; for employers and for individuals.
Eastern Maine Development Corporation
“As the statewide leader in workforce development, our direct services support and sustain business and workforce growth. At EMDC, our Workforce Team offers individualized services and training to people and employers, helping them identify goals and create a plan for their future.”
Career Counseling & Support Services
For more information or questions, please contact the EMDC Workforce team, or you can email Amy Collinsworth or Kevin Gregory directly.
Katahdin Higher Education Center
Here in the Katahdin Region, we are fortunate enough to have local access to many different workforce development, trainings, and classes held at Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC). The Katahdin Higher Education Center is an off-site location of EMCC, which is based out of Bangor, Maine.
The Katahdin Higher Education Center is constantly growing and evolving to fit the needs of the Katahdin Region. You can view their list of current trainings, certifications, and classes here. If you don’t see what you are looking for, reach out to Deb Rountree at dvoisine@maine.edu and see how she can help get you what you need.
Maine Career Center
Maine CareerCenters provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge for Maine workers and businesses. Whether you are looking to improve your job qualifications, explore a different profession, find a new career or hire an employee, the CareerCenter can help.
Visit their website to see what all they have to offer.
Maine Small Business Development Center
A hub for small business that includes free learning opportunites and webinars, business planning tools, and other resources necessary to launch your small business idea, or bring your current business to the next level.
“Since 1977, the Maine SBDC has been recognized as a leader in the small business economic and development arenas. The SBDC concept is a simple but effective one: assist entrepreneurs and small businesses through no-cost confidential business advising and training.”
Katahdin Region Employment Opportunities
For Katahdin Region job opportunites, please click here.