KEY ISSUES
Workforce
Let's strengthen Maine's economy
KEY ISSUES
WORKFORCE
Maine has a shrinking workforce, loss of good-paying jobs, declining wages, higher taxes and higher cost of living.
Enticing our Kids to Come Back
One way to address our state’s demographic crisis is to focus on attracting young workers back to Maine. The other, of course, is to keep young people from leaving in the first place.
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A Quality Workforce is a Key to Prosperity
Maine needs skilled workers, educated for future jobs.
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Economy Overall
Maine’s economy is stagnant. In fact, it’s the slowest-growing economy in the nation. That means we’re losing good-paying jobs, and our workforce is shrinking.
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Education Leads to Success
Places with more educated people generate more quality jobs. Educated people are more successful and create more jobs.
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Broadening Skillsets
Maine’s educational system needs to ensure we will have enough quality, well-trained workers ready for the jobs we want to grow here in the future.
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Worker Training for the Future
As the workforce continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever for workers to have the skills they need to succeed. The Alliance for Maine supports workforce training and education for workers of all ages.
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Struggling to Compete
It’s no secret that Maine is struggling to compete. Our high taxes, high energy costs, and high healthcare costs make it hard for businesses to thrive.
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