A Bright Spot For Maine’s Summer Interns
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 program of FocusMaine and Educate Maine. It offers access to robust... Read More
Women of Maine’s Working Waterfront
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 Aquaculture Association, and FocusMaine. These women are not... Read More
Maine’s Bioscience Industry on the Rise, High-growth Jobs to Follow
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 through AI and robotics, announced its expansion to Maine... Read More
Equity in Internships: a new opportunity
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 racial equity and increases experiential learning opportunities... Read More
Celebrating Maine Grown Wholesome Snacks: FocusMaine Partnerships in Action
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, Maine’s food businesses are in a unique... Read More
Stronger Together, Resilient as Ever
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 you will find inspiration and a better... Read More
FocusMaine Intern Experience Kicks Off and Expands
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
Celebrating Maine’s Famous Blue Food
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
Our Commitment to Maine’s Future
Like many of you, FocusMaine’s team is taking stock of the year behind us and looking forward to the year ahead. We’re also reflecting on the spirit of so many people who sustained us through this most difficult of years. Click green heading to read more
Resolute in Our Goals
As we head into Thanksgiving, we are thankful for so many things. That’s why we are sharing some of the groundbreaking work led by our partners. Despite everything that 2020 has thrown our way, together, we remain resolute in our commitment. By unlocking jobs in high potential sectors, we’re transforming Maine’s resilience and ingenuity into... Read More