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F O C U S WO R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T
24 Manufacturing jobs
One Maine manufacturer
has developed some
innovative ways to build its
workforce.
20 Second chances
Restaurants and hotels are
working with the state
prison system to develop
reentry jobs.
P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY
Live and Work in Maine Live and Work in Maine
Executive Director Executive Director Nate Nate
Wildes Wildes traveled the state traveled the state
earlier this fall to sign earlier this fall to sign
up businesses like bars up businesses like bars
and restaurants — the and restaurants — the
places where people places where people
like to hang out — and like to hang out — and
distribute swag that would distribute swag that would
convey the "live and work convey the "live and work
in Maine" message. in Maine" message.
WO R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T F O C U S
B y L a u r i e S c h r e i B e r
In a tight labor market,
employers in Maine are
working the angles
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