One of Maine’s biggest workforce challenges is the large swing in seasonal jobs due to our tourism market.
The unemployment rate in Piscataquis County has consistently been higher than the statewide average, with more seasonal variation.
Workforce training and development has been an important topic of much debate and research in Maine–particularly for rural areas such as Piscataquis County.
The unemployment rate in Piscataquis County has consistently been higher than the statewide average, with more seasonal variation.