MCCS Board of Trustees to meet
November 9, 2023
MCCS Board of Trustees to meet at KVCC on November 15. Read More
MCCS in the News
MCCS Launches Workforce Strategy Webinar Series
October 30, 2023
New monthly series analyzing Maine workforce strategies launches Wednesday with a conversation about managing remote workers. Read More
Boom Time for Maine’s Community Colleges
October 24, 2023
Inside Higher Education
Maine is an example of the outsize impact on enrollment a free college program can have when coupled with a robust pathway program. Read More
Fall enrollment up 16 percent at Maine’s community colleges
October 18, 2023
The enrollment increase is a record high of 19,477 students this fall, surpassing the record set in 2011. Read More
Maine’s community colleges are engines of growth and opportunity
September 29, 2023
Bangor Daily News
Today, we are proud to celebrate what they have become, for Mainers, their families, Maine businesses, and for a stronger state economy. Read More
Free Maine community college tuition program must be made permanent
September 29, 2023
Portland Press Herald
Kids who never saw themselves as “college material” are legitimately going to college. Read More
Early Fall Enrollment up 18 Percent at Maine’s community colleges
August 31, 2023
The increase in community college students is expected to result in more transfer students going to four-year colleges. Read More
Maine’s Community Colleges Join College Completion Accelerator to Boost Student Outcomes and Completion Rates Nationwide
August 30, 2023
Maine’s community colleges will join the 80+ colleges across 11 states that will work to eliminate barriers to student success and higher education attainment. Read More
An aging state looks to colleges to keep its economy humming
August 16, 2023
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Ed reports on MCCS’ efforts to jump start work-force training programs for incumbent workers and those looking to begin or switch careers. Read More
Short Term Workforce Training Highlighted
August 3, 2023
The EvoLLLution
Short-term workforce training programs at Maine’s community colleges are highlighted in this series of articles, discussing various aspects of the programs and how to connect short-term workforce graduates to degree and certificate programs for lifelong learning that is relevant, accessible, and affordable for everyone. Read More