Aging Maine repays college debts to attract younger workers
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons Maine is offering a student loan payback program?
To attract more tourists to the state
To address the aging workforce and retain young graduates
To increase the number of lighthouses
To promote seafood cuisine
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does student debt impact young adults' ability to achieve the American Dream?
It reduces the need for higher education
It makes it easier to buy a house
It provides more job opportunities
It acts as a barrier to financial independence
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum tax credit available for graduates with a STEM degree in Maine?
$4,500
$5,000
$3,000
$6,000
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the tax credit impact Erica Skiff's financial situation?
It allowed her to buy a new car
It provided more financial flexibility during maternity leave
It helped her start a new business
It enabled her to move to a different state
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of Maine's tax credit initiative?
To upskill the workforce and retain educated individuals
To encourage graduates to invest in local businesses
To promote tourism in the state
To reduce the cost of living in Maine
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the tax credit benefit business owners like Matthew Glass?
It provides free advertising
It reduces their property taxes
It helps them invest more in their businesses
It allows them to hire more employees
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor that makes higher education important for Maine's workforce?
It is a tradition in Maine
It guarantees a high salary
It helps meet the sophisticated demands of the market
It is required for all jobs in Maine
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