In addition to the renewed emphasis on technology education, Wright hopes to attract more students to computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing technology and biotech, all growth industries in southern Maine. The success of the expansion will depend, said Wright, on increasing collaborations with the University of Maine and the Maine Technical College System. Additional cooperative programs will be established to offer more graduate-level coursework in southern Maine, including a professional master's degree in manufacturing systems. Wright also wants to expand services provided to the region's industries, ensuring that they have access to product testing, customized training and technical consulting. Earlier this year, the school opened renovated engineering labs.
Discussions are underway to solicit funding from Maine's advanced technology industry.
We want to become even more responsive to the economic and educational needs of Maine.