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Upcoming Hiring Events:
(Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov)
Department of Labor Jobs: Highlights
(Find more details at https://www.maine.gov/sesc/hr.shtml)
PFML Accounting Specialist - Multiple Vacancies, Augusta. Closing Date: Oct. 1
PFML Auditor II - Multiple, Augusta. Closes: Oct. 1
Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist, Portland, Closes: Oct. 1
Office Associate II, Closes: Oct. 6
Office Associate II, Augusta, Closes: Oct. 2
Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Portland, Closes: Oct. 22
Rehabilitation Counselor I – Portland, Closes: Oct. 7
Rehabilitation Counselor II – Portland, Closes: Oct. 3
Rehabilitation Counselor II – Lewiston, Closes: Oct. 3
Rehabilitation Counselor II - Youth – Machias, Closes: Oct. 3
Rehabilitation Counselor II - Youth – Lewiston, Closes: Oct. 3
Rehabilitation Counselor II – Houlton, Closes: Oct. 2
Rehabilitation Counselor II - Bangor - Multiple, Closes: Oct. 2
Highlights of Jobs By County:
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
Personal Banker at KeyBank in Auburn JP1129627
Laundry Aide/Worker at First Atlantic Healthcare in Lewiston JC261466563
AROOSTOOK COUNTY
PT Package Center Supervisor at UPS in Presque Isle JC264843155
Administrative Specialist CL2: Health Center at University of Colorado in Presque Isle JC266015504
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Front Office Associate at Insight Imagining, in Portland JC1129575
Senior API Integration Standards Architect at IDEXX Distributions, Inc. in Westbrook 1131474
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Infant Toddler Teacher at Community Concepts Inc. in Farmington $18/hr. 1100924
Pharmacy Customer Service Associate at Walgreens in FARMINGTON JC262656335
HANCOCK COUNTY
Manicurist at Witham Family Hotels in Bar Harbor JC256449625
Banquet Server at Witham Family Hotels in Bar Harbor JC264060458
KENNEBEC COUNTY
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem – Hillside Terrace of Hallowell at Woodlands Senior Living LLC in Hallowell JC258417325
Customer Service Account Associate at T-Mobile in Oakland 1072073
KNOX COUNTY
Clinical Educator - Training & Development at MaineHealth in Rockport 1131395
Deli/Bakery Team Associate at Walmart in Thomaston, $19-25 p/hr. JC263842870
LINCOLN COUNTY
Travel Home Health RN job in Newcastle - Make at Aya Healthcare, Inc. in Newcastle JP1129666
Line Worker 1/C (T&D), 2/C, 3/C acceptable - R-09760-4685 at AVANGRID Service Company in Wiscasset JP1127985
OXFORD COUNTY
Customer Service Representative at FirstLight Fiber in Norway JC262851891
Director Residential Care, Full Time Days, Rumford Community Home at Central Maine Medical Center in Rumford JC266069247
PENOBSCOT COUNTY
Staffing Specialist at PeopleReady in Bangor JC264228004
LP Technician at Dead River Company in Brewer JC263812540
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY
Emergency Medical Technician at Northern Light Health in Dover Foxcroft JC265677156
Physician- Emergency Medicine at Northern Light Health in Greenville JC264959286
SAGADAHOC COUNTY
General Service Technician at Monro Muffler/Brake in Topsham JC265960898
Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) at CACI International in Bath JC261611965
SOMERSET COUNTY
CDL Truck Driver - Roll Off at WM in Norridgewock JC265379397
Yard Receiver/Driver at Alamo Group Inc. in Skowhegan JC261385848
WALDO COUNTY
Technician Outside Combination at Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services I in Morrill 1123680
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist at Assistance Plus in Belfast $17.75-17.75/hr. JC257815933
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Fraud Investigator at State of Maine in Machias Job Posting JC266017638
SALES FLOOR ASSOCIATE at Dollar Tree in Calais JC247028758
YORK COUNTY
Programs Sr. Manager (Hybrid), General Dynamics Armament Systems Inc., Saco JC1129585Tax Associate, H&R Block, Sanford JC264752366
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Free English language program for New Mainers
The Penobscot Bay Language School offers weekly online ESL classes via Zoom. These classes are held once a week for 60 minutes at various levels. In addition to the online classes, in-person conversation classes are available as a supplementary opportunity for enrolled students to practice what they have learned. The Penobscot Bay Language School also offers in-person community classes and tutorials in Rockland, ME from October 7th to November 8th.
Personal Finance Foundations Part I: Budgeting and Emergency Funds
If you're still in the early stages of financial stability or already making strides towards retirement savings, it's important to ensure that you're fully utilizing these two essential tools to stay on course. Join FAME for insights into self-managed budgeting techniques and guidance on establishing and sustaining an emergency fund. Sign up for the event on October 4th.
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Start Your Own Business at 50+
New Ventures Maine:
Are you interested in joining a class for people over 50 who are seeking to enhance their financial situation? The choice to launch your own business can be both thrilling and overwhelming. Work for Yourself@50+ provides the necessary information for your success. This 90-minute workshop, led by our experienced team, will equip you with the knowledge, assistance, and tools required to make well-informed decisions about self-employment and take the initial steps toward a successful venture. For more information, please click here.
Virtual Statewide (Recurring): Creating A Winning Resume presented by the Maine CareerCenters (Workshop)
Join us for a 90-minute virtual session on creating a winning resume, offered on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. After the workshop, you can schedule a virtual meeting with a CareerCenter consultant to review your new resume and receive additional support. This workshop will cover writing a dynamic resume, targeting your qualifications to match employer needs, and making a great first impression with your resume and cover letter.
Pre-registration is required. To register, click on the Eventbrite link.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-winning-resume-tickets-139151561065
The ServSafe® Food Manager Certification Course and Exam is offered by the National Restaurant Association in collaboration with food service industry experts. For registration and additional details, please click here.
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively address cardiac, respiratory, and first aid emergencies. The diverse courses within this program enable individuals to provide immediate care to the injured or ill and determine if advanced medical assistance is necessary. To register and find more information, please click here.
Accounting Fundamentals for Small Businesses offered in partnership with MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education. For more information, please click here.
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UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS |
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Recovery Jobs for Beginners: Fall 2024
Maine Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Center:
This virtual workshop series, divided into five parts, aims to expedite individuals' entry into and advancement within behavioral health professions. Tailored for individuals with personal experience, affected individuals, and supporters, these workshops will offer comprehensive insights into careers related to recovery. This includes an overview of job roles, necessary qualifications and skills, as well as educational and career advancement opportunities within the field.
A Beginner's Guide to Embracing Today's Technology (York Adult Education) is a course that offers a gradual, step-by-step approach to the fundamental technologies that can simplify and enhance your everyday activities. The course covers topics such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, as well as an overview of email, texting, and chatting. Additionally, it includes guidance on navigating platforms such as Roku, Google, YouTube, Facebook, and online calendars. The course also delves into understanding voice assistants like Google, Siri, and Alexa, as well as using ZOOM, online banking, and shopping on Amazon. Participants will also learn best practices for passwords, logins, and safe browsing, along with how to identify and avoid online threats such as viruses, phishing, malware, ransomware, and more. The course will run on Tuesdays from October 22nd to January 28th, from 6:00-7:30 pm.
The Women Lead program, organized by the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center, is a new entrepreneurship initiative focused on starting small businesses. If you know of anyone in your network who might be interested in applying, please share this information with them. For more details on how to apply, please click here.
Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed (Online)
New Ventures Maine:
Discover effective strategies for managing your financial documentation, grasping your tax obligations, gaining familiarity with tax paperwork, and submitting your taxes with assurance under the guidance of our experienced team. This one-hour session is tailored for sole proprietors.
Key areas covered:
- Various tax types and associated responsibilities
- Practical bookkeeping pointers
- Completion of tax forms
- Insights for achieving success
Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 6-7 pm
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Join the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center for a session titled "A Beginner's Guide to Writing a Business Plan" on September 30th, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Click here for additional information.
CareerCenter Resource Guide
Use this guide to help you explore all the resources available to help you look for a new job and advance your current career.
MDOL Workforce Resources for New Mainers
The Maine Department of Labor and its statewide CareerCenters are dedicated to assisting you in accessing employment-related resources. Using the link below will provide you with information that you may find helpful as you prepare for, look for, and connect with quality careers in the state.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program
The federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit program provides tax credits to businesses who hire Mainers facing serious barriers to employment, such as the long-term unemployed and justice-involved Mainers. The program incentivizes hiring of populations who often watch from the sidelines while their neighbors thrive in the workforce.
Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP)
The Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP) is currently accepting applications.
The Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP) offers funding and support services to eligible Maine residents to pursue two- and four-year degree programs or employer-recognized credentials that lead to high-wage, in-demand jobs within Maine.
O*NET is a unique, powerful source for continually updated occupational information and labor market research. Explore occupations and search for jobs in Maine and across the US. https://www.onetonline.org/
Resources for 55+ Workers: https://www.careeronestop.org/ResourcesFor/55PlusWorkers/55-plus-workers.aspx
Maine CareerCenter:
Workshops: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshops.shtml
Cover Letter and Resume Workshop: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshop.shtml?id=3238219
The Center for Workforce Research & Information (CWRI):
CWRI is a resource for labor market information for employers, job seekers, and other users. https://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/
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Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline:
207-623-7981 | TTY users call Maine Relay 711
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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 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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