Customized Training for Businesses

Is your business expanding? Do your current Maine workers need new skills? At KVCC, we work closely with companies to provide customized training for new hires and existing employees to help keep a company competitive. We are your training partner for leadership skills, technical training, industry certifications, curriculum development, consultation, and more.

Consultation

Our team will meet with your company and work together to design a training program that will be customized to meet your specific needs, so your employees develop the skills they need to move your company forward.

Workforce Development Grants

We can discuss your training needs and assist you in obtaining funds to train your workforce. At KVCC, we have access through the Maine Quality Center (MQC) to obtain customized workforce training grants for Maine employers seeking to locate or expand their operations in.

Maine or who are interested in providing training to new hires and their existing workers.

For more information on how we can help meet your workforce training needs to give your company that competitive edge, contact us at: kvccworkforce@mainecc.edu

Become a member of the Maine Workforce Development Compact

Benefits: It is Free to join! Your organization will become eligible for training funds for frontline workers to participate in our trainings at KVCC.

How to join

Step 1: An administrator from your organization completes a short application

Step 2: A Memorandum of Agreement is sent via email to be signed

Step 3: Complete a funding request for individual employees to take specific trainings

Step 4: After the approval, we register the employee(s) for the class and communicate with them about getting started!

FAQ

Which organizations qualify to join the Compact?

Any Maine-based organization, municipality, association, or business. Self-employed individuals may qualify if they have registered a business in Maine.

Who qualifies as a Frontline Worker?

For the purposes of this grant, a frontline worker is someone who does the core work of the company or organization. This can include those in supervisory positions if they also perform the tasks of frontline workers (for example, filling in if someone is absent).
Trainees must be:
– Paid employees of the compact member (not elected officials, volunteers or interns)
– At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
– Residents of Maine

What is the grant amount?

From January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025 the grant will cover 50% of the cost of approved training programs, up to $1,200 per employee.

What training is available?

You can see our upcoming scheduled training below.

We can also work with you to provide customized training on many other topics, while still utilizing the grant funding. Please contact us at: workforce@kvcc.me.edu or 207-453-5083

Can funding also be used for credit-bearing courses?

Yes, there is also a Scholarship program where you may apply for up to two 50% match scholarships (up to $212 each) per three-credit course per semester. Please reach out to us to receive an application for these scholarships.

A list of credit-bearing courses from all of Maine’s Community Colleges can be found here:
https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/alfond-center-scholarships/credit-courses/

For assistance with the Compact, please contact our Workforce Development Coordinator: workforce@kvcc.me.edu

For questions about the training/courses, please contact KVCC Workforce Training at 207-453-5083 or workforce@kvcc.me.edu