Maine is a leader in developing programs and training initiatives that meet business demands for a highly skilled, technical workforce. Employers praise the State's customized approach, which includes broad-ranging training, reimbursement, and apprenticeship programs. From covering the cost of training for new employees to partially reimbursing training costs for upgrading skills to providing on-the-job and classroom instruction, Maine strives to help companies have the best employees possible.
"We needed to get some skilled operators, technicians, and engineers trained fairly quickly. The State worked with us and put together a two-year technical curriculum that trained people to work in a semiconductor factory like ours. It was one of the major reasons why this site was chosen over Texas."
Paul Edmonds, Managing Director, National Semiconductor
