Description

October 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Central Maine Community College - Tower Hall
Free to attend - lunch provided

Connect. Learn. Shape What's Next.

What does our community need to help more people find meaningful work and help local employers build the workforce they need?

That's a conversation we can have better when we're all in the room together.

Join Strengthen LA for our annual retreat - a free, interactive day bringing together employers, workforce professionals, community organizations, educators, service providers, and others who care about strengthening career opportunities across Lewiston-Auburn and the surrounding region.

We'll take a look at where Strengthen LA has been, what we've learned through our work with career seekers and employers, and what we're hearing from the community today. Then we'll work together to identify gaps, uncover opportunities, and determine where Strengthen LA can add the most value moving forward.

This isn't just a day to hear about Strengthen LA. It's a day to help shape it.

What we'll explore

• The history and evolution of Strengthen LA and the work happening across the network
• Real stories and examples of how Strengthen LA is supporting career seekers and employers
• The workforce needs employers are experiencing and where community resources may not yet be meeting those needs
• The resources, expertise, and connections already available within the Strengthen LA network and throughout our region
• Gaps and opportunities in the local workforce development landscape
• How we can better coordinate, collaborate, and connect across organizations
• Shared priorities and opportunities for action in 2027

Through facilitated conversations and interactive exercises, we'll move from understanding the landscape to identifying what we can do about it together.

Who should attend?

Everyone with a stake in our community's workforce is welcome.

That includes:

• Current and former Strengthen LA partners
• Employers and business leaders
• HR and workforce professionals
• Workforce development and employment service providers
• Educators and training organizations
• Community and nonprofit organizations
• Organizations interested in connecting people to career opportunities
• Anyone interested in helping strengthen the local workforce

Whether you're already deeply involved with Strengthen LA or this is your first introduction, your perspective matters.

Register today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Strengthen LA.