MaineSpark is powered by a coalition of influential organizations—schools and universities, nonprofits and foundations, government agencies and businesses—that recognize an urgent need to address the education and workforce challenges facing the state of Maine. Our members have joined forces so that Mainers can more easily connect with services that support them on a path to a fulfilling career. We invite you to join us.
MaineSpark is powered by a coalition of influential organizations—schools and universities, nonprofits and foundations, government agencies and businesses—that recognize an urgent need to address the education and workforce challenges facing the state of Maine. Our members have joined forces to connect Mainers with services that support them on a path to a fulfilling career. We invite you to join us.
What’s the goal and where does Maine stand?
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55.0%
Today
As of 2021, 55.0% of Mainers hold education and workforce credentials that position Maine and its families for success.
60%
Goal
MaineSpark's goal is to increase that number to 60% by 2025.
40%
Today
55%
Last Update
04/23
Goal
60%
Our Commitment
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MaineSpark is committed to meeting future workforce needs, strengthening our democracy, and giving all Americans — regardless of race, income and other socioeconomic factors — the opportunities that postsecondary attainment provides.
Maine Adults 25+ Total Population with Associates Degrees
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
9.83%
White
91,148 out of 926,882 people
11.17%
African American
922 out of 8,256 people
12.98%
Native American
658 out of 5,069 people
11%
Asian
1,348 out of 12,254 people
7.56%
Hispanic/Latino
859 out of 11,366 people
Maine Adults 25+ Total Population with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
30.28%
White
280,657 out of 926,882 people
19.38%
African American
1,600 out of 8,256 people
8.8%
Native American
446 out of 5,069 people
42.13%
Asian
5,163 out of 12,254 people
27.71%
Hispanic/Latino
3,149 out of 11,366 people
How can you help?
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Keep doing the good work you’re already doing, and tell us about it!
Strengthen collaborations and partnerships with other MaineSpark agencies and in your local community.
Go to mainespark.me to get involved and stay in touch
Interested in joining?
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Join our efforts by adding your organization’s name to the growing list of supporters working to increase educational
attainment in Maine.
attainment in Maine.
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Familiarize yourself and your team with the MaineSpark mission and goal via the MaineSpark fact sheet.
Click here to download the Fact Sheet
Sign the resolution to demonstrate your organization’s formal support of the MaineSpark goal. Email your completed resolution to connect@mainespark.me. Once your resolution has been processed, you’ll receive information about how to start publicly endorsing the MaineSpark goal—60% of Mainers will have education and workforce credentials of value by 2025—in your own materials and at your events.
Click here to download the ResolutionWho Makes up the MaineSpark Coalition?
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MaineSpark is powered by a coalition of influential organizations—schools and universities, nonprofits and foundations, government agencies and businesses—that have joined forces to connect Mainers with the services that support them on a path to success. MaineSpark is a 10-year commitment to work together to ensure that Maine’s workforce is productive and competitive. MaineSpark agencies connect people with the education, training, jobs, programs and resources needed to thrive in Maine’s robust and changing economy.