University of Maine Workforce Partners Program
University of Maine Graduate School of Business Workforce and Preferred Partners programs have been developed to help Maine employers recruit, retain, and develop the next generation of business leaders. With tuition discounts, on campus recruitment opportunities, workshops and events, and eliminated fees, prospective students and employers alike will benefit from the state’s premier MBA program.
The Workforce Partners Program: Solving Maine’s Executive Workforce Shortage
Maine’s workforce is changing. With the creation of new jobs and industries throughout Maine, leadership transitions, and a wave of expected retirements, Maine is on the cusp of a workforce shortage for skilled executive-level leadership.
- Starting in 2021, experienced professionals retiring out of the Maine workforce will begin to outnumber young Maine adults entering into their careers.
- Demand for workers with executive-level business leadership skills is projected to grow by more than 100 jobs per year over the next 10 years.
The University of Maine’s Graduate School of Business has stepped in to foster the future business workforce of Maine through the MaineMBA Workforce Partners Program. Through the Workforce Partners Program, Maine employers will develop the next generation of skilled executive leaders, while both employers and employees take advantage of significant cost savings and other benefits.
Workforce Partners Program benefits are available to any employee of any active member of any State of Maine Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits for Employees
- 12% tuition discount off UMaine graduate business courses
- Streamlined admissions for the MaineMBA, Graduate Certificate in Business, or the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
- Zero application fees
- Dedicated Workforce Partner academic advising
- Access to workshops, webinars, and professional development events
Benefits for Employers
- On-campus and online recruitment opportunities
- Access to undergraduate and graduate-level interns
- Free Job posting access among current MBA students and alumni network
Employer Commitments
As a participant, employers are encouraged to:
- Reference the MaineMBA as an employee benefit on their internal website
- Provide the Graduate School of Business permission to use the organization name and logo in marketing and promotional materials
- Review and provide annual feedback on the Workforce Partners program
How to get started:
First: Confirm with your supervisor or HR office that your employer is a current member of any Maine Chamber of Commerce
Second: Apply and be admitted to an eligible graduate degree:
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- MaineMBA (Any concentration, any campus or online)
- Graduate Certificate in Business (100% online)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (100% online)
Third: Submit the Workforce Partners Form two weeks prior to the start of the term
Finally: Set up a meeting with your advisor to register for classes
Eligible Chambers of Commerce
Any active member of the following State of Maine Chambers of Commerce are eligible, including out of state members of Maine chambers:
Statewide:
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Southern Maine:
Freeport Chamber of Commerce
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce
Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce
Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
York Region Chamber of Commerce
Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce
Wells Chamber of Commerce
Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce & Ind.
Midcoast Maine:
Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce
Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber of Commerce
Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce
Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce
Downeast:
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Cobscook Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce
Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater East Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce
Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce
Schoodic Area Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Harbor & Tremont Chamber of Commerce
Central Maine:
Hallowell Area Bd. of Trade
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
Sebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce
Union Area Chamber of Commerce
Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce
Northern Maine
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce
Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce
Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce
Limestone Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Moosehead Lake Chamber of Commerce
Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce
Greater Van Buren Chamber of Commerce
St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce
Western Maine:
Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Jackman Moose River Region Chamber of Commerce
Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Sanford/Springvale Chamber of Commerce
Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
River Valley Chamber of Commerce
Interested in learning more? Email us at mba@maine.edu or call 207-581-1973.