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LearningWorks Equipping Maine learners with the confidence and skills to realize their full potential

STAFF BRAG ALERT! 🎉 🙌 🏆LearningWorks is thrilled to announce that our YouthBuild Director, Victoria Morrill, has been se...
09/29/2026

STAFF BRAG ALERT! 🎉 🙌 🏆

LearningWorks is thrilled to announce that our YouthBuild Director, Victoria Morrill, has been selected as one of twelve YouthBuild Global Leadership Fellows for the upcoming year!

Last week, Tori and the other Fellows gathered in Boston for the kick-off to this intensive experience. Each fellow was chosen for the program based on their "dedication to young people, personal growth, and the YouthBuild movement." This select group, comprised of participants from around the globe, will convene regularly over the next year to strengthen their leadership and organizational development skills, build community, and work together to enhance YouthBuild's efforts in support of opportunity youth.

We are very proud of Tori for her incredible work on behalf of our members that garnered this well-deserved recognition 🙂

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 LearningWorks was recently awarded a YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Over the nex...
08/19/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

LearningWorks was recently awarded a YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Over the next three years, the grant will provide $1.5 million in funding for LearningWorks YouthBuild (LWYB), our alternative education and job training program for youth who have not completed high school. Students receive academic instruction and support to obtain their high school diploma while receiving training in construction and culinary arts. Upon completion, students are prepared to advance in various career pathways, from apprenticeships to enrollment in postsecondary education. LWYB is an affiliate of YouthBuild Global and is the only YouthBuild program in Maine. We have been operating continuously for over three decades and serve students from fourteen cities and towns across Cumberland and York counties.

This was an intensely competitive grant process in which less than 30% of applicants received funding. LearningWorks was one of only four programs in New England to secure an award. We are grateful to our Congressional delegation - Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree - for supporting our application. We also appreciate the generous investments in our program by the Hudson Foundation, the Maine Children’s Cabinet and the Department of Economic & Community Development.

“We are immensely proud of our work and appreciate the confidence that so many have placed in us to sustain this transformational program,” said Tom McLaughlin, Executive Director. “We will use these resources wisely to equip local youth with the confidence and skills to enter and enhance Maine’s workforce.” The newest cohort of eager students, the largest in our program’s history, began LWYB in early August.

We always enjoy projects that allow our students and members to put their skills to work in support of our amazing commu...
08/11/2026

We always enjoy projects that allow our students and members to put their skills to work in support of our amazing community partners, and this project with Preble Street was just that! 💪🏽🔨🪜💗

At LearningWorks, we are in the business of inspiring wonder in our students and these are the kinds of expressions we l...
06/29/2026

At LearningWorks, we are in the business of inspiring wonder in our students and these are the kinds of expressions we love to see! With one day remaining in our fiscal year, please consider making a donation to support our fun, educational and FREE programs for young learners.

https://www.learningworks.me/donate/

LearningWorks is delighted to welcome to our Board of Directors Andy Osheroff, PhD, MBA. Andy is the Director of the Car...
06/29/2026

LearningWorks is delighted to welcome to our Board of Directors Andy Osheroff, PhD, MBA. Andy is the Director of the Career & Employment Hub at the University of Southern Maine, where he leads programs focused on student career readiness, equity-focused internships, and community partnerships.

With over a decade of experience in higher education and nonprofit administration, Andy has built his career around connecting people to meaningful opportunities. Andy holds a PhD in Leadership and Organizational Development from USM, an MBA from Brandeis University’s Heller School, and a BA in Political Science from Wheaton College (MA). He is passionate about the role of education in strengthening communities and expanding what is possible for individuals at every stage of life.

When asked why he chooses to serve on our Board, Andy said: “Education is one of the most powerful forces for possibility in a person’s life, and LearningWorks understands that it does not look the same for everyone. I joined the board because I believe every learner deserves a pathway that fits their life. My work at the University of Southern Maine has shown me what becomes possible when institutions meet people where they are and invest in their potential. LearningWorks is doing that work every day in our community, and I want to help make sure more people have access to it.”

Welcome to the board, Andy!

LearningWorks is thrilled to welcome several talented new members to our Board of Directors, each of whom we'll be highl...
06/16/2026

LearningWorks is thrilled to welcome several talented new members to our Board of Directors, each of whom we'll be highlighting over the next few weeks. First up is Leah Wallof:

Leah has spent her career helping people and animals, with nearly a decade of experience in the animal health industry. Today she serves as a Strategic Account Manager at Pawlicy Advisor, partnering with veterinary groups to advance pet insurance education within their clinics. She is also pursuing a graduate degree in analytics at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University. Beyond her work, Leah is a dedicated volunteer, with past board service at the Junior League of Portland and a current seat on the Fort McKinley Museum board. She grew up in southern Maine and now lives on Great Diamond Island with her partner, Peter.

Asked about why she chooses to serve, Leah said: "Every young person deserves the chance to find their footing, and LearningWorks creates it through programs built around real needs rather than a single mold. Having grown up in southern Maine, I hope to invest in the community that gave me so much. I serve because I believe in meeting students where they are and believe in the LearningWorks mission!"

Welcome, Leah! We are fortunate to have you.

We are very happy to announce that LearningWorks was recently awarded two grants from the Maine Department of Education ...
06/10/2026

We are very happy to announce that LearningWorks was recently awarded two grants from the Maine Department of Education as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. This funding will enable us to continue to provide engaging, fun, and educational no-cost after school programming to elementary school students in Biddeford and S**o.

LearningWorks has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Maine DOE to deliver these services. We are grateful for their support and look forward to future successful collaboration!

https://www.learningworks.me/donate/

That’s a wrap on LearningWorks After School in S**o for this school year! The kids finished the year strong with project...
06/08/2026

That’s a wrap on LearningWorks After School in S**o for this school year! The kids finished the year strong with projects like Oobleck, Ice Cream in a Bag, and tie-dyed shirts. As a special treat, we were also visited by the ice cream truck! 🍦

LearningWorks After School in Portland is finishing up the year strong with lessons in coding, commanding drones, photog...
06/04/2026

LearningWorks After School in Portland is finishing up the year strong with lessons in coding, commanding drones, photography, rug making, engineering, and Food as Art. Another fun, inspiring, and educational year of programming in the books! 📚 🔍 📷 🥘

Yesterday was an exciting one at LearningWorks as we celebrated the graduation of our most recent YouthBuild cohort. The...
05/29/2026

Yesterday was an exciting one at LearningWorks as we celebrated the graduation of our most recent YouthBuild cohort. These young people worked incredibly hard for their achievements and we can’t wait to see where they go from here! 🎓🎉👏🌟

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