Maine Community College System

Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy and Diamond Offshore Wind Announce Training Partnership

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers. Leaders from the institutions participated in roundtable discussion at MMA's Center for Professional Mariner Development to discuss a joint initiative to "marinize" Maine's workforce to service future offshore wind farms. This agreement marks the first collaboration of its kind in Maine.

Key Points: 
  • PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers.
  • We are looking forward to this partnership with the Maine Community College system and Diamond Offshore Wind."
  • "Offshore wind will create jobs and a new industry for Maine," said Chris Wissemann, CEO of Diamond Offshore Wind.
  • "We are pleased to be partnering with Maine Maritime Academy and Northern Maine Community College to support training that will provide Mainers with skills that will be in demand for decades to come.

Bipartisan State Leaders Converge on Nation's Capitol to Advocate for College Completion

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Complete College America (CCA), a national membership-based advocacy organization dedicated to improving college completion rates across the country, today announced its inaugural "CCA Day on the Hill" federal advocacy visit, bringing leaders from state systems of higher education, colleges and other state and local organizations to Washington, D.C. to advocate for policies designed to help more students chart pathways to college access and completion.

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  • "We need continued partnership from national leaders to help sustain that progress given the range of challenges facing students today.
  • The visit coincides with the first-ever national College Completion Day, a day of digital action celebrating college completion and retention.
  • The Complete College America's membership includes more than 40 states and nine regional consortia, covering over one thousand institutions that serve more than 11.4 million students.
  • For more information about CCA and to get involved, please visit CompleteCollege.org or contact Charles Ansell at [email protected]

Maine Community College System Selects Anthology Solutions to Support Student Success

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced that the Maine Community College System (MCCS) will deploy two of Anthology's flagship solutions – Anthology Student and Anthology Reach – and a host of Anthology's Alumni and Advancement, Enrollment and Retention, Enterprise Resources and Career Development products. Together, Anthology's broad, flexible technology ecosystem will help drive a consistent and efficient experience for learners, faculty and staff at every college.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthology , a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced that the Maine Community College System (MCCS) will deploy two of Anthology's flagship solutions Anthology Student and Anthology Reach and a host of Anthology's Alumni and Advancement, Enrollment and Retention, Enterprise Resources and Career Development products.
  • "Community colleges are the bridge linking learners to the skills, credentials and degrees they need to compete for in-demand jobs across Maine and right in their local community," said Jim Milton, Chairman and CEO of Anthology.
  • "We're committed to helping the Maine Community College System meet that mission and deliver a personalized experience that supports their learners' success."
  • MCCSwill also deploy: Anthology Occupation Insight; Apply and Succeed as part of Anthology Reach;Anthology Finance; Student Verification as part of Anthology Student; and Anthology's alumni and advancement solutions Raise and Encompass.

New Hampshire Celebrates Early Success of University's Micro-Credential Program, Closing Skills Gap

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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UNH offers more than 250 micro-credential courses and 26 certificate programs in areas ranging from computer science and cryptocurrency to business management and law.

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  • UNH offers more than 250 micro-credential courses and 26 certificate programs in areas ranging from computer science and cryptocurrency to business management and law.
  • Upon completion, students can present their achievements to potential employers through digital badges that describe specific knowledge and skills obtained.
  • A similar virtual academy, facilitated by New Hampshire Public School District, is also being considered for high school students.
  • The University of New Hampshire inspires innovation and transforms lives in our state, nation and world.

Standard Solar Expands Maine Community Solar Portfolio; Adds Project Bringing Clean Energy Savings to 20+ Leading Maine Businesses

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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More than 20 Maine-based commercial and institutional organizations are reducing their energy costs and contributing to the clean energy economy through a new community solar project in Bethel, Maine.

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  • More than 20 Maine-based commercial and institutional organizations are reducing their energy costs and contributing to the clean energy economy through a new community solar project in Bethel, Maine.
  • This new solar installation brings 5.7 megawatts dc of clean energy to Mainers supporting local jobs, contributing to the clean energy economy, strengthening the community and delivering significant cost savings to Maine businesses.
  • A total of 23 leading Maine commercial and institutional organizations will collectively take 100% of the Net Energy Billing Credits created by the new Bethel community solar project.
  • ECA Solar has enjoyed working with local stakeholders to deliver this turn-key community solar project, Todd Fryatt, President, ECA Solar.

President of Eastern Maine Community College to Lead Growing Initiative to Strengthen Community Colleges Nationwide

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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"We are thrilled to have Dr. Larson join our team and lead the next phase of the Community College Growth Engine Fund," said Kathleen deLaski, founder, CEO and chair of the board of the Education Design Lab. "It is becoming increasingly apparent that innovative community colleges can -- and are -- leading the design of employment-connected learning. Dr. Larson has been one of those leaders in Minnesota and in Maine and it is the Lab's honor for her to champion the learner-driven models that are emerging through partner co-design and gaining momentum around the country."

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  • Having most recently served as President of Eastern Maine Community College, Dr. Larson brings decades of leadership experience with community colleges from across the country to the Lab as it seeks to scale its work to reimagine the role of community colleges in advancing economic opportunity for new majority learners.
  • The Community College Growth Engine Fund was launched in October 2020 to help position community colleges as a bridge between education and employment.
  • Participating institutions in the first cohort include: The City University of New York, Ivy Tech Community College, Prince George's Community College, Austin Community College District, Pima Community College, and Seattle Colleges.
  • "It has been the honor and pleasure of my life to serve Maine's learners as president of Eastern Maine Community College and I thank the entire Maine Community College System for welcoming me these last five years," said Dr. Lisa Larson.

Five Community Colleges Chosen for National Initiative to Close Employment Gaps in Rural America

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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The participating colleges are the College of Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Eastern Maine Community College (Bangor, Maine), Finger Lakes Community College (Canandaigua, N.Y.), Washington State Community College (Marietta, Ohio), and Zane State Community College (Zanesville, Ohio).

Key Points: 
  • The participating colleges are the College of Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Eastern Maine Community College (Bangor, Maine), Finger Lakes Community College (Canandaigua, N.Y.), Washington State Community College (Marietta, Ohio), and Zane State Community College (Zanesville, Ohio).
  • "The state of Maine has one of the highest percentages of rural residents in the country, and community colleges represent the backbone of the workforce development infrastructure we have in place for rural residents seeking economic opportunity," said David Daigler, Maine Community College System President.
  • "These five community colleges bring a diverse group of core team members to the table, from large national employers, to local chambers and small business development teams.
  • At the conclusion of the design challenge, the five colleges will pilot new approaches focused on building the capacity of rural community colleges to respond to the needs of students and the unique rural and remote regions they serve.