Date: Sep 22, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (EDT)

Status: - Open Event

Registration Deadline: 09/22/2026 10:00 am (EDT)

Fee: Free

Point of Contact: Marissa Henkel, mhenkel@emdc.org

Center: Web-Based

Location: Online

Training Topics: Managing a Business

Description:

Join Maine APEX Accelerator for a free Lunch & Learn webinar featuring Miguel Moreno, Program Manager for the State Workforce Development Board’s Defense & Manufacturing Training Fund.

Finding and retaining a skilled workforce is one of the biggest challenges facing Maine’s manufacturers and defense contractors. The Defense & Manufacturing Training Fund helps address this challenge by reimbursing eligible employers up to $8,000 per employee for training new and existing workers in high-demand manufacturing and defense shipbuilding occupations.

During this webinar, the program manager will provide an overview of the Training Fund, including:

+ Eligibility requirements for employers & employees
+ Types of training that qualify for reimbursement
+ The application process
+ Available funding and program timelines

Come prepared to participate in a live Q&A session, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your specific workforce training needs and learn how your business can take advantage of this valuable funding opportunity.

Whether you’re looking to upskill your current workforce, train new employees, or expand your business’s capabilities, this webinar will help you understand how Maine’s Defense & Manufacturing Training Fund can support your workforce development goals.