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

September 29, 2009 - Maine’s Workforce Investment Act Strategic Plan Modification July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

September 23, 2009 - Veterans Receive Priority Service for Training and Employment Services

September 7, 2009 - Labor Day Remarks by Maine Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman

August 28, 2009 - Education Workshops Help Workers Get Credit for Prior Learning

August 26, 2009 - Brunswick Man Elected Vice-chair of National Workforce Panel

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Upcoming Meetings

October 13, 2009, - Veterans Committee 10/13/09
January 12, 2010, - Veterans Committee 1/12/10
January 27, 2010, - Maine Jobs Council Policy Committee, 1/27/10, 1:00
February 19, 2010, - Maine Jobs Council meeting 2/19/10, 9:00
April 23, 2010, - Maine Jobs Council Policy Committee, 4/23/10, 9:00
June 25, 2010, - Maine Jobs Council meeting, 6/25/10, 9:00
July 23, 2010, - Maine Jobs Council Policy Committee, 7/23/10, 9:00
October 22, 2010, - Maine Jobs Counil meeting, 10/22/10, 9:00
October 22, 2010, - Maine Jobs Council Policy Committee, 10/22/10, 9:00

Meeting Archives

Reports and Presentations

For More Information

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