FOCUSMAINE PUBLISHES 2018-2023 IMPACT REPORT
Read MoreThe past two years are fading in the distance, and we are turning our sights toward what we hope will be a promising new year. To help us anticipate what lies ahead, we’ve sought out a diversity of thought, experience, and professional focus from many of our partners….
Do you ever wonder what drives a passion for good Maine food? How to find your niche in Maine’s food economy? Or what’s top of mind for leaders in this vital part of Maine’s economy? We do! That’s why we are pleased to welcome you to Sustenance, a…
The 2021 Maine Career Catalyst program has been a bright spot for participants this year. Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, these young people–on the brink of their first careers–found a new passion for Maine and what it has to offer. The Maine Career Catalyst is a joint…
Women entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing hardworking careers in aquaculture and turning the tides of an industry historically dominated by men. In Maine, one-third of Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license holders are now women, according to the Maine Aquaculture Workforce Development Strategy, jointly released by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine…
Maine’s life sciences sector has been at the center of a whirlwind of activity this past year, and the sector continues to buzz with promising momentum for business and workforce expansion. Last month, Kebotix, a Massachusetts-based technology platform company that transforms the discovery of new chemicals and materials…
Does your employer offer internships or apprenticeships? Do you know of young professionals involved in or seeking internships and other experiential learning opportunities this summer? FocusMaine and Educate Maine are teaming up to launch the Equity in Internships Program (EQUIP) as part of the Maine Career Catalyst. EQUIP supports…
At FocusMaine, we are champions for Maine food entrepreneurs and growing food companies. Our strategy is built on the knowledge that Maine’s national reputation for high-quality food rests on a deep heritage of agricultural production. As global consumer preferences increasingly lean toward credible brands and locally sourced food,…
We’re pleased to share the 2020 Highlights and Impact Report for FocusMaine. This report is more than an annual review. It is a three-year retrospective that shows what is possible when passion, vision and resources coalesce around one common goal: to grow good jobs in Maine. I hope…
To keep pace with employer needs and expanding opportunities for employment training in the state, FocusMaine, in partnership with Educate Maine, is relaunching its FocusMaine Intern Experience under a new banner. Click green heading to read more
At FocusMaine, we’re committed to supporting great Maine food. That’s why National Blueberry Pancake Day seemed like the perfect time to shine a light on Maine’s iconic superfood, the wild blueberry. Click green heading to read more