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SMCC launches Construction Institute, innovative program to support construction industry

Southern Maine Community College is helping the state’s construction industry with a new program that provides Mainers a flexible pathway to grow their skill sets and advance their construction careers. SMCC’s new Construction Institute, which launches this fall, was developed in collaboration with members of Maine’s construction industry to provide training that is essential to… More »

Top Stories: July 24 Campus Connections

New this fall: Construction Institute (funding available) SMCC is offering a new program this fall that provides Mainers a flexible pathway to learn vital skills to start or advance their careers in the construction industry. SMCC’s Construction Institute launches this fall with five short-study courses that are offered in the late afternoon and early evening…. More »

In the Spotlight: July 24 Campus Connections

Staff Profile David Balberchak, building supervisor SMCC has dozens of buildings. When the roofs don’t leak, the lights turn on and the water keeps flowing, you can thank David Balberchak and his staff. As the Building and Trades Supervisor in the Facilities Maintenance Department, Balberchak oversees anything to do with SMCC’s buildings and the staff… More »

Campus Connections, What’s Happening: July 24 – August 27

Academic: Monday, July 24 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tutoring, Learning Commons Tuesday, July 25 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tutoring, Learning Commons Wednesday, July 26 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tutoring, Learning Commons Thursday, July 27 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tutoring, Learning Commons Friday, July 28 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tutoring, Learning Commons Monday, July 31 Last day to withdraw from summer… More »

NSF grant funds SMCC research fellowships, curriculum development to boost STEM workforce

A National Science Foundation grant is allowing Southern Maine Community College students to take part in a cutting-edge scientific research project that will be integrated into SMCC’s biotechnology curriculum. The National Science Foundation has awarded Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in Boothbay a three-year grant of $399,908 for a study of a marine protozoan parasite… More »