CareerCenter News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 24, 2024
*CareerCenter May Hiring Events and Services*
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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.
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*Workshops and Training*
*Click here for a full list of monthly interactive workshops* [ [link removed] ]
Virtual Statewide: Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History by Maine's Workforce Collaborative (Workshop)
May 3, 2024
1–2 p.m.
Presenter: Kenneth Hull, Workforce Solutions 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.
To Register: [link removed]
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Virtual Statewide: Searching for Work : Age 55+ With or Without Health & Physical Restriction by Maine's Workforce Collaborative (Workshop)
May 16, 2024
10–11 a.m.
Does it sometimes seem like your age or experience is working against you in your job search? It's true that some employers may have reservations, but many see that hiring and retaining older workers will be key to staying competitive. Whether exploring a new career or searching for a job, this presentation will provide tips and suggestions to overcome bias and promote confidence in re-entering the workforce.
To Register: [link removed]
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* Virtual Statewide (Recurring): Creating A Winning Resume presented by the Maine CareerCenters (Workshop)
*Offered monthly on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m.*
Is it time for you to create a new resume and you're not sure on how to get started? Join us for this 90-minute virtual session as we discuss how to create a winning resume. Following the workshop you'll also learn how you can schedule a virtual meeting with a CareerCenter consultant who can review your new resume and provide additional support.
During the workshop we will teach you how to write a dynamic winning resume and provide you with the tools you need to promote and target your qualifications to directly match the employer's needs. You will also learn how to ensure that your resume and cover letter make the best first impression to employers.
*Prerequisite for this workshop: *A current Maine JobLink account. If you need assistance with creating a Maine JobLink account, please contact
[email protected].
*Pre-Registration is required.* To register, click on the Eventbrite link. [link removed]
Registrants will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite within minutes of submitting a registration. Within 24 hours of the session, your workshop link will be directly emailed to you from the presenter using a Maine.gov email address.
Please note there is a 45 person limit per session. Due to a high number of job seekers wanting to take this workshop, preference will be given to first time registrants. If after attending a session, you need more assistance with your resume, contact us at
[email protected] or call to make a scheduled appointment at 207-623-7981. Thank you!
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Hiring Events
*Click here for a full list of monthly hiring events* [ [link removed] ]
*To explore additional opportunities and meet with employers, visit one of our upcoming hiring events:*
May 1, 2024
Portland
Hiring Event: Portland CareerCenter 1st Wednesday Hiring Event [ [link removed] ]
May 1, 2024
Virtual
Hiring Event: USPS Virtual Hiring Event [ [link removed] ]
May 4, 2024
Hinckley
Hiring Event: Riverview Psychiatric Center [ [link removed] ]
May 6, 2024
Lewiston
Hiring Event: Lewiston CareerCenter Bi-Weekly Healthcare Hiring Events - CANCELLED [ [link removed] ]
May 7, 2024
Brunswick
Hiring Event: Bath Iron Works presents SkillsUSA Signing Day [ [link removed] ]
May 7, 2024
Machias
Hiring Event: Cooke Aquaculture [ [link removed] ]
May 8, 2024
Virtual
Hiring Event: USPS Virtual Hiring Event [ [link removed] ]
May 9, 2024
Springvale
Hiring Event: Spring '24 Thursday Hiring Events at SCAE [ [link removed] ]
May 9, 2024
Lewiston
Hiring Event: Spruce Mountain High School [ [link removed] ]
May 11, 2024
Brunswick
Hiring Event: General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works [ [link removed] ]
May 15, 2024
Virtual
Hiring Event: USPS Virtual Hiring Event [ [link removed] ]
May 15, 2024
Brunswick
Hiring Event: Bowdoin College [ [link removed] ]
May 16, 2024
Springvale
Hiring Event: Spring '24 Thursday Hiring Events at SCAE [ [link removed] ]
May 18, 2024
Augusta
Hiring Event: Better Employment Fair [ [link removed] ]
May 19, 2024
Virtual
Hiring Event: USPS Virtual Hiring Event [ [link removed] ]
May 20, 2024
Lewiston
Hiring Event: Lewiston CareerCenter Bi-Weekly Healthcare Hiring Events [ [link removed] ]
May 22, 2024
Virtual
Hiring Event: USPS Virtual Hiring Event [ [link removed] ]
May 22, 2024
Lewiston
Hiring Event: The Wellness Mobile, Recovery Connections of Maine [ [link removed] ]
May 23, 2024
Springvale
Hiring Event: Spring '24 Thursday Hiring Events at SCAE [ [link removed] ]
May 29, 2024
Virtual
Hiring Event: USPS Virtual Hiring Event [ [link removed] ]
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*Helping Business to Recruit and Train Employees*
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Maine CareerCenters assist all sizes of employers with recruiting, hiring, training, workforce services, and access to labor market information, at no cost. Whether your business is growing or downsizing, we can assist with job retention, expansion, and creation, as well as help workers who are facing job loss due to downsizing or closures.
Contact your closest CareerCenter [ [link removed] ] and ask to speak with the Business Services Representative. We will assess your situation and tailor solutions to fit the needs of the business.
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*Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline:*
*207-623-7981 | 888-457-8883 | TTY users call Maine Relay 711 *
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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 [ [link removed] ] to see when staff are on-site near you.
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Each of the centers across the state provides public computers with internet access, Microsoft Office, resume/cover letter writing software, and O*Net [ [link removed] ] 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.
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