Maine Competitive Skills Scholarship

Recovery CSSP is open for application from July 1 – July 15, 2009 in the following counties:  Aroostook, Franklin, Kennebec, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington and York. We are not currently accepting applications in other Maine counties.  Please download the application from this website or ask for one at your local CareerCenter and return to:  Recovery CSSP Program Manager, BES/MDOL, 55 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0055  (207) 623-7975

The Competitive Skills Scholarship helps workers learn new skills and succeed in a changing economy.

The program is open to all qualified Maine residents and pays for education and training (including apprenticeships) for jobs in demand in Maine

Upgrades worker skills

The Competitive Skills Scholarship pays for things not covered by other education grant and loan programs, including:

• tuition and fees that are not paid from other sources, including federal financial aid; and
• educational supports for workers in training including, child care, transportation, books, supplies, equipment, and remedial and prerequisite training.

You pick the training program that is right for you

The Competitive Skills Scholarship pays for several different education and training options including:

• apprenticeships
• certificate programs
• two and four-year degrees

Who qualifies

To qualify for the Competitive Skills Scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Live in Maine;
• Be at least 18 years old;
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.;
• Are applying for education or training for a job in a high wage, in demand occupation;
• Do not have a marketable post-secondary degree;
• Have income of less than 200% of the federal poverty level for the family size involved; and
• Have the ability to undertake and complete education or training as determined by the institution providing the education or training.

Learn more

To find out more about the Competitive Skills Scholarship, visit our Frequently Asked Questions section or contact your local CareerCenter.