Workforce Development Leverage SMCC's strong focus on workforce training and recent partnerships, such as the Bath Iron Works program and BBTT Skills Expo, to propose expanded manufacturing and skilled trades curricula, corporate training partnerships, and internship pipelines for local employers.

Grants and Funding SMCC has secured substantial funding for workforce and STEM initiatives (e.g., $75M grant from Harold Alfond Foundation, $1M for mobile STEM labs, $4.1M for a health care simulation lab). Position solutions that align with grant-funded programs or help maximize return on these investments.

Digital and Tech Enablement With a diversified tech stack (Azure, SAP, Power BI, SOLIDWORKS, CMS like Joomla and WP Engine), there is openness to technology-enabled training, analytics, and simulation platforms. Propose enterprise LMS integrations, student data analytics, and simulation-based learning tools for scalability.

Campus Growth As Maine’s largest and oldest community college with multiple campuses, SMCC may need scalable infrastructure, facility modernization, and mobile learning capabilities. Explore solutions for campus IT modernization, remote labs, and mobile training vans to extend reach.

Veterans and Community Outreach SMCC launched a Veterans Resource Center and partners with community organizations. Opportunities exist for veteran-focused programs, career transition services, and employer partnerships to recruit veterans and diversify the workforce.