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This bill provides ongoing state funding of $190,000 annually through the Department of Education's Adult Education initiative to support the Maine Multicultural Center in Bangor. The funding is specifically designated to establish and maintain one or more staff positions focused on creating a comprehensive program for foreign-trained workers. The positions will be responsible for developing and coordinating a program that primarily serves foreign-trained professionals, with an additional mandate to seek private funding to support the center's ongoing programs and operations. The bill ensures consistent financial support for two fiscal years (2025-26 and 2026-27), helping the center provide specialized services to assist foreign-trained workers in integrating their professional skills into the Maine workforce. By targeting foreign-trained professionals, the bill aims to help skilled immigrants leverage their existing expertise and potentially address workforce gaps in the state.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=783&snum=132