About Us

Today there are approximately 3,000 students enrolled in Central Maine Community College courses. In addition, an estimated 2,000 area residents participate each year in conferences, courses, and programs offered through the ++Center for Workforce and Professional Development++ Division of the College. The students are served by approximately 150 faculty and staff members. Every year approximately 500 students graduate with an associate’s degree or certificate.

The College offers educational opportunities for both transfers to baccalaureate programs and career preparation. Associate in arts and associate in science degrees are designed as the first two years of a more advanced degree. The associate in applied science degree and certificates are designed to prepare students for direct entry into the workplace. All graduates are expected to have a set of core competencies that will enable them to be qualified and productive members of the workforce and to continue their education after they graduate and throughout their lives.

Mission Statement

Central Maine Community College provides quality, accessible college education and lifelong learning opportunities by offering career and technical education; education for transfer to the baccalaureate level; and services to support economic development and community vitality.

To achieve the mission, Central Maine Community College offers:

• Career and technical education that prepares students for employment and continued education
• Education that prepares students for transfer to the baccalaureate level
• Lifelong learning opportunities to area residents to improve workplace skills, enhance job and career prospects, and enrich their lives
• Services to support economic development and community vitality
• The highest quality services while maintaining the broadest accessibility to our students and community