Education
Bates College
Founded in 1855, Bates is recognized 18th in the country among top liberal arts colleges. The 109-acre Bates campus is located in a quiet residential area in Lewiston. As a participant in the municipal life of Lewiston and Auburn, Bates welcomes and encourages interaction with local businesses, agencies and professional organizations. The Office of Career Services works closely with employers to match graduates with the right jobs.
Bates College infuses an estimated $37 million annually into the Central Maine economy, and attracts an estimated 121,000 visitors to the community annually.
For more information, contact Dr. Donald Harward, president, at
(207) 786-6100.
Central Maine Technical College
CMTC has been serving Maine since 1964 and is the primary provider of post-secondary technical education to the people of Androscoggin Valley. The college offers a wide variety of degrees, courses and workshops, in telecommunications, technology, automotive technology, electromechanical technology, printing, accounting, business administration and management, nursing, machinery, and office information management. CMTC also provides customized training for business, industry, and job training agencies on a fee-for-service basis. Courses may be delivered at the College or at the employer's location, and include both academic offerings and non-credit programs. CMTC's Automotive Technology Program was granted Ford ASSET status in 1995 and earned Automotive Service Excellence Master Certification for all eight specialty technical areas. In the summer of 2000, CMTC was named a Cisco Systems Networking Academy.
For more information, contact Dr. Scott Knapp, president, at (207) 784-2385.
Maine Quality Center
In conjunction with the Maine Technical College System, the Maine Quality Center is part of a statewide system to provide training for potential workers at businesses which plan to expand or locate in Maine. The Maine Quality Center provides employer-specific training programs, trainee recruitment, and pre-employment screening at no cost to qualified businesses.
The Quality Center offers:
- Regional Training Staff
- Trainee Recruitment and Screening
- Instructors
- Facilities and Training Equipment
- Training and Education Guarantee
To take part in the Quality Center's programs, a company must create at least eight new jobs which are at a high skill and wage level. The project must also meet a regional economic development strategy and the company must meet a competitive strength analysis.
For more information, contact William Hussiere, Business & Industry Coordinator, CMTC, at (207)784-2385.
Husson College
The Lewiston Center of Husson College offers programs leading to associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration and accounting, as well as information systems and management. Husson's primary focus is on the adult learner and continuing education. The school offers both day and evening courses to benefit the student who works full-time.
For more information, contact Center Director Chris Schoonbeck at (207)786-2114.
Mid-State College
Mid-State College is a business school, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Mid-State has placement counselors at both campuses in Augusta and Auburn to help match employers with Mid-State graduates.
For more information, contact Marylin Newel at (207)783-1478.
University of Southern Maine-L/A College Campus
Through a joint effort of the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine, students may take advantage of expanded educational opportunities in this community. L/A College is the fastest growing campus in the University system. Over 1,500 students are enrolled in L/A College's wide range of degree and non-degree courses offered during the day and in the evening. Faculty and students interact with local businesses through internships and field studies, and serve as consultants to local firms. The University of Southern Maine's L/A College also offers a variety of non-credit programs in business, computer science, and personal enrichment.
For more information, contact Dr. Betty Robinson at (207)753-6500.
Lewiston-Auburn Adult Education
Lewiston-Auburn Adult Education is designed to help workers acquire tools needed to reach their goals in the workplace by either attaining new skills or improving existing ones. The training programs offered are customized to meet both the employees' and employers' needs. These programs are cost-effective and may be offered at the employers' location. Adult education opportunities enable employees at all skill levels to sharpen their existing skills, develop new talents, enhance their self-confidence and discover solutions to workplace challenges.
For more information, contact the Auburn center at (207)784-9220 or the Lewiston center at (207)795-4141.
