Maine Plans to Train Thousands for Defense Workforce

A newly formed coalition is dedicating itself to attracting and training thousands of workers for critical jobs in the defense industry in Maine, including Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Officials announced the new partnership, called the Maine Defense Industry Alliance, during a press conference.

The MDIA consists of defense industries, higher education institutions, state agencies and the U.S. Navy and will invest $6.5 million dollars in the plan.