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

May 17, 2012 - State of Maine Common Measures Waiver Request

April 26, 2012 - Commission on Disability and Employment 2011 Annual Report

April 18, 2012 - April 18, 2012 – Maine requests extension of 2011 WIA State Plan

April 13, 2012 - Many Flags/One Campus Model Receives Endorsement of Maine State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB)

April 10, 2012 - First Lady Briefed on Veterans’ Career Services and Employment Trends

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Upcoming Meetings

• June 8, 2012, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Women's Employment Issues Committee Meeting
• June 8, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Program Policy Committee meeting 6/8/12
• June 12, 2012, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Veterans Employment Committee
• June 28, 2012, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Apprenticeship Committee Meeting
• July 10, 2012, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Veterans' Employment Issues Committee Meeting
• July 19, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• July 27, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM State Workforce Investment Board (MJC) meeting
• September 14, 2012, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Women's Employment Issues Committee Meeting
• September 20, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• September 27, 2012, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Apprenticeship Committee Meeting
• October 26, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM State Workforce Investment Board (MJC) meeting
• November 2, 2012, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Women's Employment Issues Committee Meeting
• November 9, 2012, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Veterans' Employment Issues Committee Meeting
• November 15, 2012, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• December 20, 2012, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Apprenticeship Committee Meeting

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Reports and Presentations

• Maine’s Industry Partnership/Sector Strategy
• 2010 Workforce Investment Act Annual Report
• 2009 Workforce Investment Act Annual Report
• MJC 2008 Annual Report
• Maine's Workforce Investment Act Strategic Plan
• Annual Report on Maine Women's Wages
• Maine Apprenticeship Program Report
• Presentation: Assessing The State of the Labor Market and Workforce Policies
• Report on Trends and Implications for the Maine Workforce
• Maine's Workforce Development System: A Guide to Education and Training Programs

For More Information

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