FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, August 28, 2024

CareerCenter September 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

Free In-Person Class - Intro to Google Drive & Docs

September 10-12, 2024 from 1–2 p.m.

Two of the great benefits to your Google account are Google Drive and Google Docs. Google Drive is free cloud storage and Google Docs is Google's free alternative to MS Word. In this class you will learn how to store and manage your files online as well as use the Google Docs platform where you can create stunning documents. Requirements for this class: A device connected to the internet and an active Gmail account. This class is onsite at the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter, 23 Stanley Rd. Hinckley, Maine 04944

To Register: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdigitalequitycenter.org%2Fclasses%2Fclass%2Fintro-to-google-drive-google-docs%2F%3Finstance_id%3D5125&data=05%7C02%7CGary.F.Couturier%40maine.gov%7C0965633d0b254412f65f08dcc5f67049%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C638602909444142194%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1KaVa%2BGcBaEoWl%2F2I2Dr2DxEczSpzZdrWFsLlCrc0JM%3D&reserved=0

Hiring Events

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

Helping Business to Recruit and Train Employees

Employer Services

The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) partners with businesses interested in the inclusion of people with disabilities into the workforce. We can help meet your workforce needs and expand your market share. We connect your business with qualified employees and services in your area, as well as nationwide resources that can support your business. BRS can also connect your business with other Maine-based businesses that hire people with disabilities and who are willing to share their experience. For more information, contact BRS's Business Relations Specialist.

"We believe that broadening our workforce by employing people with disabilities is not only the right thing to do, but it makes good business sense and has benefits which will reverberate across our company and community. The FlexiCenter is an example of business collaborating with state government and private agencies to deliver an incredible opportunity for an amazing group of people."

Felicia Coney, Site Manager, Tambrands; A Procter and Gamble Company

Contact Us

Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline: 207-623-7981 | 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.