Maine Community College System

06/16/2026

Check out the latest in "Maine Ideas" from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce!

06/15/2026

A new season can be the beginning of something new for your career, too.

Right now, Maine grads are looking for something that feels stable in an uncertain time. Technology is evolving fast and students everywhere are asking what careers will look like in the future. Maine’s community colleges offer hands-on programs designed to connect you with in-demand jobs in some of the fastest-growing fields in our state.

Your next opportunity could start with one decision right now.

Discover programs that match your career goals. https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

MCCS President David Daigler has announced that he will step down as president of the system in the next academic year.

Daigler has led the system since 2019, championing college affordability and expanded workforce training BANGOR, ME —Maine Community College System (MCCS) President David Daigler plans to step down as system president by the end of the 2026-27 academic year, he told employees Thursday. “It’s t...

06/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Susan Rogers as the new president of Central Maine Community College!

BANGOR, ME — The Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System (MCCS) has confirmed the recommendation of MCCS President David Daigler and appointed Dr. Susan Rogers, a vice president at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., as the next president of Central Maine Community Co...

06/10/2026

Congratulations!

06/03/2026

A post-secondary credential - from a short-term workforce training program to a four-year degree - is the ticket to earning higher lifelong wages, building a meaningful career you can grow in, and a more robust Maine economy. We're proud to be a big part of Maine's many affordable, relevant learning opportunities that are available to anyone willing to step up and put in the work as they pursue their dreams. From the Portland Press Herald article:
"Maine has taken many steps recently to make college credentials accessible to more students and grow the state’s shrinking workforce, including making community college permanently tuition-free this year through Gov. Janet Mills’ supplemental budget.

The community college system has also grown its short-term training programs funded by the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce. The University of Maine System has expanded its online credential offerings, offers resources for adults learners and many institutions provide free tuition for in-state students who are eligible for federal Pell Grants."
MaineSpark Maine Department of Labor Maine State Department of Economic and Community Development Maine Department of Education University of Maine System Educate Maine Maine Development Foundation Maine State Chamber of Commerce

A coalition of colleges, education advocacy groups and business leaders is hoping to raise the rate of working Mainers with college credentials from 55% to 70% in less than a decade.

06/03/2026

Congratulations!

🚑 Congratulations to YCCC’s newest EMT graduates! 🎓

From day one to certification-ready, this cohort has worked hard to build the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to serve others when it matters most.

This group holds a special place in our history as the first EMT cohort to learn and train in the new York County Regional Training Center - Maine, gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art environment designed to prepare Maine’s future workforce.

Through classroom instruction, skills labs, and real-world ambulance service experience, these graduates are now ready to take the next step toward careers in emergency medical services and other critical public safety and healthcare fields. The work ahead of them will make a real difference in our communities, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished.

This program is generously funded by the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce

06/03/2026

Thinking about coming back to school? Starting college comes with questions and we’re here to help you figure it all out.

From financial aid and advising to orientation and student support services, Maine’s community colleges support you every step of the way.

And with 79% of students receiving financial aid PLUS tuition-free opportunities for recent high school graduates, there are real resources to help make college more accessible than you might think.

Connect with an advisor to get started today.

https://www.mccs.me.edu/our-colleges/student-life-resources/support-services/

06/02/2026

We're proud to be part of the MaineSpark effort! We see the transformative power of education every day.

Maine's community colleges are your ticket to an affordable, accessible education that teaches you the skills you need for the job you want!
Degrees, certificates, short-term training - everything from trades to transfer - it's all right here!

Incredible progress after 10 years of supporting Mainers' achievement. Now MaineSpark, a coalition of education, business and nonprofit leaders, has new goals for our state. Read about it here: https://loom.ly/5FhB07M