For Immediate Release: September 29, 2025

Maine Dept. of Labor to Hold Competitive Skills Scholarship Listening Session on October 14, 2025

AUGUSTA –The Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Employment Services, will be holding a public listening session as it develops proposed amendments to the Rule Governing the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP). The Program provides funding and support services for eligible Maine residents to pursue associate degrees, bachelors’ degrees or employer recognized credentials leading to high-wage, in-demand jobs in Maine.

Changes to the rule are necessary in response to PL 2025 c. 396, An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program and Establish the Community Workforce Connections Program.  The listening session is being held to solicit input from the public on statutory requirements that may need clarification and components of the rule that may need to be updated.

The listening session will be held on Tuesday, October 14, at 2 p.m. in The Frances Perkins Room at the Maine Department of Labor’s central office, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta.

The session can also be joined virtually by registering at the below link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting:

https://mainestate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5iVB3DZNTNeTw2Fab-cSTA

If you require an accommodation to attend this session, such as a sign language or other language interpreter, please contact Michelle Cameron-Doughty at [email protected] or (207) 620-6349 by Friday, October 3, 2025. 

Maine CareerCenters and Maine Department of Labor are equal opportunity providers.
Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.