The PCEDC was one of the prime organizers in an effort to bring a higher education facility to Piscataquis County. After listening to our business leaders, we realized that the County needed an education facility that could offer both college level classes for residents as well as customized workforce development training to meet the needs of our businesses.

Because of these needs, the PCEDC and other allies (including the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System) organized a successful effort to get State funding for a center. Because of this team effort, the Penquis Higher Education Center (PHEC) was formed*.

The $1.5 million Center is located at the former Mayo Elementary School, 50 Mayo Street, Dover-Foxcroft. It offers convenient and economical higher education in a variety of selected fields including: Business Management, Computer Technologies, Early Childhood Education, Health Care, Manufacturing Technologies, Trade & Technical Occupations, and general Workforce Development skills.

The Center provides student services including: Academic advising, including degree information and course selections; Admissions information; Registration services; College preparatory courses; Developmental education, including study skills and adult education referrals; and Specialized training programs.

For more information on the Center and how it can help you, your business, or your employees, contact Center Director Merlene Sanborn at 1-800-590-2942.

* "Penquis" is the combination of "Piscataquis" and "Penobscot"- the nearby county whose residents the Center also serves.