FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 27, 2023

CareerCenter December Hiring Events and Services

MAINE — Are you a job seeker and not sure what the next step in your career is, or an employer looking to expand your workforce? The Maine Department of Labor’s CareerCenters, together with their partners, offer many services to help people find employment or upgrade skills, and help employers find qualified workers. 

Workshops and Training

Virtual Statewide Workshop: Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History

December 1, 2023 from 1–2 p.m.

Are you an individual with a criminal history and not sure how to navigate the job search and hiring process due to your past offenses? Whether you were a juvenile or adult, felony or misdemeanor, state or federal offense, this workshop is for you.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-hiring-process-for-individuals-with-a-criminal-history-tickets-758939868577?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Virtual Statewide Workshop: Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session by Eastern Maine Development Corporation

December 5 and 19, 2023 from 3–4 p.m.

Do you need help finding your next job or finding support for a training you are interested in? The WIOA Title 1B services may be the program for you! Join staff from Eastern Maine Development Corps for this session discussing the services, eligibility and how to get enrolled.

Register for the December 5th class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maines-employment-training-program-info-session-tickets-759703372237?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Register for the December 19th class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maines-employment-training-program-info-session-tickets-759814093407?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Hiring Events

To explore additional opportunities and meet with employers, visit one of our upcoming hiring events:

Helping Business to Recruit and Train Employees

Employers: Train your Workforce with Healthcare Training For ME

This partnership can provide healthcare training to your staff and resources to help defray the costs of training. This is an opportunity to help staff advance in their careers and gain valuable credentials all while upskilling your workforce. Available trainings may include options to host on-site at your workplace, online, and at convenient locations in the community.

Submit a training request today to learn more about how we can work with you to support and upskill your workforce!

More information here. 

If you have questions about this collaborative, training opportunities, or how to access available funding supports, please email [email protected]

Contact Us

Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline: 207-623-7981 | 888-457-8883 | TTY users call Maine Relay 711

If you’d prefer to access services and information in-person at one of our CareerCenters, call the CareerCenter hotline to schedule an appointment or
visit the CareerCenter location website to see when staff are on-site near you.

Each of the centers across the state provides public computers with internet access, Microsoft Office, resume/cover letter writing software, and O*Net software for personal skills assessment. 

Employers can list their open positions on Maine JobLink and use our online system which matches jobs with candidates. All CareerCenter services are provided at no charge to employers and job seekers. Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service in all Department of Labor programs.