Advancing Health Care and Construction Careers in Mid-Maine program

Advancing Health Care and Construction Careers in Mid-Maine program, will offer expanded education and training opportunities that will lead to industry-recognized credentials and employment for TAA-eligible professionals, dislocated and other adult workers. The College will enhance and expand its Mental Health and Medical Assisting programs to increase the number of certified medical assistants and mental health professionals available for employment at local health care providers and social service agencies, including employee partners MaineGeneral Health, Inland Hospital, Care & Comfort and Kennebec Behavioral Health. Additionally, KVCC will develop and offer a new program in Sustainable Design/Build which combines traditional construction skills with opportunities to learn about sustainable forestry, joinery, architectural history, restoration and wood science. Graduates will be prepared to obtain employment within a wide array of sectors businesses including forestry, general contracting, timber frame construction, architecture firms or engineering.