Welcome to the Maine Jobs Council

The Maine Jobs Council leads, advises, and manages the effort to create a world-class workforce development system in Maine. The Council leads by focusing on the big picture, by setting a tone of collaboration, and by educating policy-makers and the public. The Council advises by making recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. As the Statewide Workforce Investment Board, the Council manages by overseeing the implementation of workforce development programs.

News & Events

February 3, 2012 - Governor Proposes Reforms to Job Training Programs

January 17, 2012 - Public Notice: Comment Sought on Workforce Investment Act Waiver Request

December 22, 2011 - Governor’s Pilot Program Helps Lewiston Employer Meet Workforce Needs

December 14, 2011 - Maine State Workforce Investment Board to Focus on Job Training and Careers for Maine People

April 6, 2011 - State Seeks Extension of WIA/Wagner-Peyser Plan, Goals, Waivers

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Upcoming Meetings

• March 2, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM State Workforce Investment Board (MJC) meeting - IF NEEDED FOR STATE PLAN DEVELOPMENT
• April 6, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM State Workforce Investment Board (MJC) meeting
• July 27, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM State Workforce Investment Board (MJC) meeting
• October 26, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM State Workforce Investment Board (MJC) meeting

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Reports and Presentations

• Maine’s Industry Partnership/Sector Strategy
• 2010 Workforce Investment Act Annual Report
• 2009 Workforce Investment Act Annual Report
• MJC 2008 Annual Report
• Maine's Workforce Investment Act Strategic Plan
• Annual Report on Maine Women's Wages
• Maine Apprenticeship Program Report
• Presentation: Assessing The State of the Labor Market and Workforce Policies
• Report on Trends and Implications for the Maine Workforce
• Maine's Workforce Development System: A Guide to Education and Training Programs

For More Information

Contact: Garret Oswald (207) 621-5087
Mailing Address:
45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330