Make it in Maine: Workforce Resources for Maine Manufacturers 10/30/2026
A free webinar for Maine manufacturers to close out Manufacturing Month.
Friday, October 30, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 PM
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Finding, training, and retaining skilled workers is Maine employers' biggest challenge. More support is available than ever to help you meet it.
In one hour, we'll walk through the funding, training, and tax incentives Maine manufacturers can use right now, and show you how to combine them for the maximum benefit.
What you'll learn:
No-cost manufacturing training for your team. A new $5 million U.S. Small Business Administration grant to Maine's community colleges will train and upskill more than 600 Mainers at no cost. The grant focuses on small and medium-sized manufacturers. Central Maine, Southern Maine, and York County Community Colleges offer courses in welding, machining, fabrication, blueprint reading, quality assurance, and advanced manufacturing on a rolling basis.
Getting the most from your Compact membership. Learn how Maine Workforce Development Compact funding can support training for your current and new employees.
The Dirigo Business Incentive. Find out how Maine's state tax credit rewards manufacturers for investing in employee training and capital improvements, and why you need to apply before training begins.
The Defense & Manufacturing Training Fund. Learn how to access up to $8,000 per employee and up to $250,000 in reimbursement for qualifying workforce training costs in Maine's defense shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing sector.
Registered apprenticeship. See how apprenticeship can help you build your pipeline and grow talent from within.
