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Workforce Training
The Governor's Training Initiative provides financial assistance to support job creation, retention and upgrading by directly linking Maine's education and training resources to the needs of Maine's employers. To be eligible, an employer must provide a starting wage equal to 85% of the average wage for that occupation in the given labor market, and contribute at least 50% of the premium cost of employee health insurance. (Some small and new businesses are exempt from the second requirement).
Contact:
Maine Department of Labor
(207) 624-6390
www.state.me.us/laborMaine Apprenticeship Program provides on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. Up to $100 per course may be reimbursed for successful completion of the course work. At the end of the program, the employer has a certified, skilled journeyperson.
Contact:
Maine Department of Labor
(207) 624-6390
www.state.me.us/laborMaine Quality Centers Program (MQC) provides 100% state-financed education and training for new employees, as well as customized recruitment. This program is offered at no cost to companies or trainees by the state's technical colleges. To qualify, companies must create a minimum of eight new full-time jobs with benefits.
Contact:
Maine Quality Centers
(207) 767-5210 or (800) 491-3121
www.mtcs.net/mainequalitycenters.htmlWorkplace Safety Education and Training Program (SAFETY WORKS) provides, at no cost, customized occupational health and safety training, work-site evaluation and technical support to reduce injuries, illnesses and workers' compensation costs. Services are independent of Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforcement activites. This program complements the Occupational Safety Loan Program.
Contact:
Maine Department of Labor
(207) 624-6390
www.state.me.us/labor
Governor's Training Initiative
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