by Maine Mechanical | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford Regional Center of Technology graduate Nate Leary of Saco became the first high school graduate in the State of Maine to pass the State’s journeyman plumbing exam through a new career pathway option created by state legislation. Passed last...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Aug 16, 2019 | Commercial News, Mechanical
By: Trevor McNally, Editor There’s a lot of uncertainty in the market regarding the future of trade jobs, both in Maine and beyond. The need for skilled journeymen continues to grow at a rate that cannot be filled fast enough as the older generation nears...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Aug 15, 2019 | Building, Commercial News, Company News, Mechanical
By: Trevor McNally, Editor The Earth is changing. And with any change in life, adaptability is paramount. We’ve known for a long time that in order to create a sustainable world there must be more emphasis on the expansion of green-building and energy efficient...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Aug 13, 2019 | Mechanical, Plumbing
Education and focused training are key to closing the workforce development gap. Despite signs of a strong economy, Maine is still facing serious workforce and demographic challenges. Making a smart investment in short-term job training is one way to unleash the...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Aug 9, 2019 | Building, Commercial News, Mechanical
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook County’s employers and workforce advocates are urging women to consider “non-traditional” occupations and build their own high-paying careers in the trades. Representatives from McCain Foods, Huber Engineered Woods, the Maine Department...read more
