The basic mission of the Maine Community College System is to provide associate degree, diploma and certificate programs directed at the educational, occupational and technical needs of the State's citizens and the workforce needs of the State's employers...to create an educated, skilled and adaptable labor force which is responsive to the changing needs of the economy of the State and to promote local, regional and statewide economic development, (Public Law, Chapter 431). Eastern Maine Community College provides the highest quality post-secondary technical, career and transfer education and serves as a dynamic community resource.