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Maine's workforce faces two significant re-employment challenges: geographic mismatch and knowledge/skill mismatch. Job growth is concentrated in service-center communities, while many displaced workers are located in outlying areas, often beyond commuting distance. Additionally, many job openings require post-secondary education in specific fields, such as health professions, which a substantial number of job seekers lack. The best job prospects in Maine are in occupations generally requiring higher education, leaving many unemployed without the necessary qualifications to transition into these roles.
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Two Major Challengesto Re-employment Geographic mismatch – Industries that are growing or primed to hire workers tend to be concentrated in service-center communities. A high share of job displacement has been in outlying areas, often beyond commuting distance to service centers. Knowledge & skill mismatch – A high share of job openings are in occupations requiring post-secondary education, often specific education such as in health professions. A high share of job seekers do not have the education or work experience necessary for entry into those fields of work.
The best job prospects are in occupations generally requiring post-secondary education. The majority of the unemployed do not have the right background to transition to those jobs.
Questions? Glenn Mills Director of Economic Research Center for Workforce Research & Information 207-621-5192 Glenn.mills@maine.gov
