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Maine's Advantage: Leveraging Partnerships to Fuel Maine Career Pathways
Friday December 11, 2026 1:50pm - 2:40pm EST
Discover how the Maine Career Pathways (MCP) initiative is supporting workforce development through a powerful statewide collaboration and framework. This session explores how our innovative pilots in healthcare and early childhood education are bridging the gap between learners and high-demand careers. Participants will gain firsthand insights into our four-part framework and help shape the next phase of MCP. Together, we will identify new sectors and strategic partnerships to expand career-connected learning and support Maine’s workforce goals. 
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Samantha Dina

Associate Commissioner, Maine Department of Labor
Samantha Dina is a workforce and education policy leader with deep experience building statewide career pathways systems. As Associate Commissioner at the Maine Department of Labor, she convened and led the Workforce Cabinet to align workforce, education, and economic development... Read More →
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Jason C. Libby

Education Pathways and Early College Coordinator, Maine Department of Education
Jason C. Libby, Ph.D. is the Education Pathways and Early College Coordinator in the Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways at the Maine Department of Education. Libby administers two early college programs funded by the Department, the State’s education disruption... Read More →
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Tamara Ranger

Director, Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways, Maine Department of Education
Tamara Ranger serves as the Director of the Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways at the Maine Department of Education. Tamara oversees a comprehensive portfolio including Adult Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Education Pathways & Early College... Read More →
Friday December 11, 2026 1:50pm - 2:40pm EST
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