Maine Workforce Development Compact Funding Grant

Funder: Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce

The Maine Workforce Development Compact aims to address workforce challenges through collaboration among businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities. The Harold Alfond Center provides $60 million in funding for initiatives such as financial support for frontline workers and community college scholarships. Eligible participants include Maine residents aged 18 and older with a high school diploma or equivalent. Training can occur at community colleges or through company-based programs, benefiting small and mid-sized businesses.

The Maine Workforce Development Compact is comprised of Maine businesses, associations, nonprofits, and municipalities who are committed to working together to solve Maine’s workforce challenges.
The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce has access to $60 million in grant funding.  Members have streamlined access to The Center’s services, which include:
Financial support of up to a $1,200 match per frontline worker.Community college scholarships for staff to continue acquiring skills in pursuit of a degree or credential of value.An advisor to assist employees with course selection, textbooks, tutoring services, and other resources to ensure their continued success.Maintenance of your employees’ training records.
Training for Compact Members can occur at one of Maine’s community colleges, by a third-party training vendor, or through your own company-based training. All Maine companies qualify and there are additional resources available to small- and mid-sized companies.

Eligibility

To be eligible for training, frontline workers must be 18 or older, a Maine resident, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. You need to become a Compact Member before you can request grant funding.