By David Sharp, The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine — An Indian-based tech support company is looking to U.S. workers for some help.
The company, iYogi, is partnering with a call center operator in Maine for its first technical support center in North America. Officials said Thursday that 300 jobs will be created within 12 months in Maine.
The company's co-founder said the Maine-based operation is part of the company's desire to be closer to North American customers, who account for the bulk of the company's business.
Argo Marketing, which operates a call center in Lewiston, will hire and employ the tech support workers. Jobs will be based at Argo locations across Maine including Pittsfield and South Portland, in addition to Lewiston. A new pilot program will enable work-from-home opportunities.