Presenters: Peter Osborne, Director-MMA Educational Services; Charles Collins, Deputy Executive Director, Workforce Training-Maine Community College System; Nathan Parenteau, Director of Enrollment Partnerships, Universtiy of Maine at Augusta; Brenda McAleer, Associate Provost & Dean, Professional Studies-University of Maine at Augusta

Municipal officials and employees across Maine are facing increasing demands—and training and education is more critical than ever in keeping up. This session will explore and highlight the ways that MMA is partnering to provide accessible, affordable, and impactful training and education for municipal staff at all levels.
We will guide you through the resources and partnerships available through MMA, affiliate associations, and educational institutions across the state to help you identify opportunities to upskill your team, support career advancement, and meet the evolving needs of your community—all without straining your budget.
We’ll highlight two key partnerships:
• The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce – Learn how the Maine Workforce Development Compact can help your municipality access grant funding and tuition discounts for short-term training and courses designed to build critical skills.
• University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) – Discover flexible learning options and tuition discounts available to municipal officials, employees, and volunteers across UMA’s diverse program offerings.
Join us to gain practical insights and actionable strategies to support the development of your municipality’s greatest assets – the people!

Confirmation and Zoom link:
Registrants will receive their Zoom link and meeting details directly from MMA Zoom no later than 24 hours in advance. An official workshop confirmation from MMA will follow with further instructions and access to meeting materials.
Please reach out to training@memun.org if you have not received your link the day prior to the training.