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Maine Quality Centers Program (MQCP) is a workforce training grant from the State of Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, administered through Maine community colleges. It funds customized job training for new and incumbent employees at Maine businesses, covering programs ranging from basic safety training to advanced machinery operation and management development.
Since 1994, MQC has helped over 293 businesses train more than 30,892 Maine workers. Employers pay little to no cost for training. The related Put ME to Work initiative covers half the start-up costs for new training programs targeting high-wage jobs, requiring employers to hire graduates at $2.
50 above minimum wage or at the median occupational wage.
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Maine Quality Centers - Maine Community College System Maine’s Community Colleges Degree and Certificate Programs Special Opportunities for MCCS Students Early College Programs & Courses How to Register for a Course Financial Aid & Scholarships Worthington Foundation Scholarship Info For School Counselors Maine Quality Centers Facts MQC has helped over 293 Maine businesses expand and strengthen their workforce.
The result: 30,892 Maine people have upgraded their skills and/or been trained for new positions. Maine Quality Centers Annual Report MQC Legislative Report FY22 This is my sidebar text area. updated Get started with customized workforce training The Maine Quality Centers program offers workforce training grants to Maine employers interested in providing training for new or current employees.
For many employers, the grants can make it possible for you to strengthen the skills of your workforce at little or no cost. Apply for a grant. Since it was created in 1994 by the state legislature, Maine Quality Centers program has provided training grants to hundreds of employers and expanded the skills of thousands of Maine workers.
Learn more about how MQC projects work How does it work? Each situation is unique, so we work one-on-one with each employer to tailor a program that provides workers with the skills they need. That could be just a few weeks of basic safety training, or more elaborate programs that teach people how to operate heavy machinery or develop their management skills.
The Maine Quality Centers program also administers the MCCS Put ME to Work program, which provides businesses and industry associations with half the start-up costs to create training programs for high-wage jobs. Participating employers must agree to hire successful program graduates and pay them at least $2. 50 above minimum wage, or at or above the median wage for that occupation.
Learn more about Put ME to Work by filling out this contact form , and we’ll be in touch. For more information, contact us at alfondtraining@mainecc. edu or find a college contact .
If you’re interested in applying directly for Maine Quality Centers funding, apply here . Interested in learning more? Fill out this short contact form if you’d like to discuss your training needs and we’ll be in touch.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maine employers interested in providing training for new or current employees; the program has helped over 293 Maine businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Maine Quality Centers Program (MQCP) is funded by State of Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (via community colleges). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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