Order allows for greater flexibility to train workers online for critical jobs needed to address the effects of COVID-19 Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order allowing Maine Quality Centers (MQC) to swiftly address the changing demands in Maine’s job market due to widespread economic disruption caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Mills’… More »
Culinary students win Cajun Cookin’ Challenge A team of SMCC Culinary Arts students outperformed professional chefs and won top honors at the annual WMPG Cajun Cookin’ Challenge. Jada Tuttle, Becky Scott, Neil Gardiner and Derek Chao represented SMCC at the 25th annual cook-off, held Feb. 25 at the University of Southern Maine. The competition each… More »
Student Profile Liam Woodworth-Cook, challenged and engaged Liam Woodworth-Cook was looking to be challenged and engaged when he decided to come to SMCC in 2018. He hasn’t been disappointed. Since arriving, he has excelled academically while becoming involved with the student newspaper, the student literary magazine and The Captain’s Cupboard on-campus food pantry to help… More »
Southern Maine Community College has canceled its Spring Open House following the Maine CDC’s recommendation to not hold gatherings of more than 50 people to curtail the potential spread of the coronavirus outbreak. SMCC’s Open House had been scheduled for April 4 at its South Portland Campus. It typically attracts 800 to 1,000 accepted and… More »
In order to best prepare for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Maine’s seven community colleges are all extending their student breaks from one week to two weeks. “This decision balances our commitment to creating the best possible learning environment for our students, keeping our communities healthy and safe and preparing to respond nimbly to… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and Cumberland County Adult Education programs have entered into a partnership to help Mainers overcome barriers to earning a college education. SMCC and Cumberland County Adult Education program directors signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday for Adult Education to have office space on the SMCC South Portland Campus to… More »
A longtime supporter of Southern Maine Community College has made a donation of more than $50,000 to the SMCC Foundation in support of student scholarships. A philanthropic organization in February donated shares of an investment fund that, when liquidated, were worth $50,914. Of that total, $5,000 is earmarked for scholarships for students in SMCC’s Culinary… More »
High school students from across Maine tested their skills on precision machining tools at Southern Maine Community College on Thursday for the statewide SkillsUSA Maine Precision Machining Competition. Students from centers for technical education in Augusta, Biddeford, Dexter, Rockland, Sanford and Waterville manufactured a variety of metal components on lathes, mills and CNC (computer numeric… More »
The Southern Maine Community College Foundation has shifted its endowment funds into sustainable investments that focus on companies’ approaches to environmental, social and governance issues ― and the move is paying off. The switch into ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) funds has aligned the Foundation’s investments with students’ wishes, while paying off with competitive returns. “Students… More »