AUGUSTA A bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, was enacted Wednesday by the Maine Senate, according to a news release. LD 814, “Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System To Evaluate the Need To Expand Workforce Training Options in.
AUGUSTA The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee last week passed a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to study workforce development needs in Waldo County and to identify solutions to meet those needs.
LD 814, “Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System To Evaluate the Need To Expand Workforce Training Options in Waldo County,” received a vote of 7-5, with one member absent.
“Understanding the gap between current training needs and training opportunities is the critical first step toward preparing our workforce for the future,” said Sen. Curry. “Right now, we have businesses that can’t find qualified workers, workers who can’t find jobs and a lack of training opportunities in Waldo County. Local training opportunities help us fill local jobs, and help workers build their credentials for well-paying fields that require additional education. I’m grateful to the committee for supporting this bill.”
AUGUSTA Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced Friday a bill to study workforce development needs in Waldo County, and to identify solutions to meet those needs.
LD 814, “Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System To Evaluate the Need To Expand Workforce Training Options in Waldo County,” was the subject of a public hearing in front of the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee.
“All across Waldo County, I hear from businesses that can’t find qualified candidates, and job seekers who can’t find jobs,” said Sen. Curry. “So many of the industries where people can build successful careers require very specific education, training or certifications, but right now there are few ways to get that training in Waldo County. By providing local training for local jobs, we help our families, small businesses and communities succeed.”