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Maine State Department of Economic and Community Development and Governor Janet Mills have rolled out a refresh of Maine's 10-year economic strategy and Maine's public universities couldn't be more proud to partner on the plan's development and implementation.

As the state's largest driver of educational attainment and economic development, the University of Maine System can uniquely help Maine deliver on the plan's goals. Here is how:

💲 Grow wages: Degree attainment increases earnings. UMS has awarded 106,362 degrees over the past two decades and working age University of Maine alumni earn more than double the state's average median income.

📈 Increase value: Through research and innovation, our System is increasing productivity and the value of what we sell. For example, UMaine research and development is credited with helping heritage farming, fishing and forestry industries innovate for the future, including by growing Maine’s wild blueberry production by 500% over the last 50 years.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Attract new workers: Not only do Maine's public universities keep talent in the state, but this academic year, the System enrolled more than 7,200 out-of-state students, many who will stay to live and work here after graduation.

Read the original 10-year plan and the recent update here: www.maine.gov/decd/strategic-plan.

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