Workforce Training, All in One Place
The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce coordinates all short-term workforce training programs for Maine’s community colleges. The Center, launched in 2021, speeds the delivery of critical training to both trainees and employers.
The Alfond Center will serve almost 100,000 Mainers by 2030 in these three areas:
- Pre-Hire Training – learn the skills needed to enter a new profession.
- Incumbent Worker Training – upskill your current, front-line workforce.
- Scholarships – continue on in a certificate or degree program.
Find the Right Training for Your Field
Make sure your skills match up with what employers want – sign up for one of our many workforce training programs! MCCS offers a range of free online training programs that are directly tied to skills and jobs currently in demand in Maine.
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Maine Quality Centers
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. 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. For more information, contact us at alfondtraining@mainecc.edu.
Contact a Workforce Coordinator
We’re looking forward to working with you!
For more information, or if you are a business interested in joining the Compact, please email us at mccsalfondtraining@mainecc.edu.
Our Workforce Development Coordinators work directly with our college workforce teams to support trainees and employers in the navigation of short-term training programs, customized training, and supporting Compact registrations.
Diane Crockett
207-248-9227
dcrockett@mainecc.edu
Serving Androscoggin, Franklin, Lincoln, and Oxford Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at CMCC.
Chris Young
207-248-9115
cyoung@mainecc.edu
Serving Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Waldo Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at EMCC.
Brian Holtz
207-453-5188
bholtz@mainecc.edu
Serving Kennebec, Knox, and Somerset Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at KVCC.
Edward Wright
207-287-0231
ewright@mainecc.edu
Serving Aroostook County
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at NMCC.
Maureen O’Brien
207-287-0232
mobrien@mainecc.edu
Serving Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at SMCC.
Edward Wright
207-287-0231
ewright@mainecc.edu
Serving Aroostook County
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at WCCC.
Kristen Wiegand
207-287-0230
kwiegand@mainecc.edu
Serving York County
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at YCCC.
Diane Crockett
207-248-9227
dcrockett@mainecc.edu
Serving Androscoggin, Franklin, Lincoln, and Oxford Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at CMCC.
Chris Young
207-248-9115
cyoung@mainecc.edu
Serving Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Waldo Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at EMCC.
Brian Holtz
207-453-5188
bholtz@mainecc.edu
Serving Kennebec, Knox, and Somerset Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at KVCC.
Edward Wright
207-287-0231
ewright@mainecc.edu
Serving Aroostook County
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at NMCC.
Maureen O’Brien
207-287-0232
mobrien@mainecc.edu
Serving Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at SMCC.
Edward Wright
207-287-0231
ewright@mainecc.edu
Serving Aroostook County
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at WCCC.
Kristen Wiegand
207-287-0230
kwiegand@mainecc.edu
Serving York County
For more detailed information, you can browse the training offered at YCCC.
Construction & Trades
Maine’s construction and trades industry is booming — and you can be part of it. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upskill. From carpentry and plumbing to welding and HVAC, demand for skilled tradespeople is growing across the state. These are essential, high-paying careers — and they’re available right now.
Hospitality Training
Jump start your hospitality career with free, short-term training programs from Maine’s community colleges. The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce offers: In partnership with HospitalityMaine, we help individuals and businesses thrive in one of Maine’s largest and most dynamic industries. Whether you’re starting fresh or advancing your career, our free programs make it easy to take the next step.
Healthcare
Maine’s healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the state—and you can be a part of it. Whether you’re just entering this rewarding field or want to build more experience. From nursing and behavioral health to emergency medical services and medical assisting, Maine needs skilled healthcare workers more than ever. These aren’t just jobs, they’re essential, high-demand careers—and they’re available right now. We’ve built our fast, free, short-term training programs alongside Maine healthcare employers—so you gain the skills, credentials, and confidence you need to thrive.