FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 30, 2025

CareerCenter February 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: Creating and Navigating Your Maine JobLink Job Seeker Account

Monthly on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays @ 9:00am - 10:30am
   
Searching for a job and not sure how to get started? Join us for this virtual session on the Maine JobLink as we demonstrate how to navigate and create a personalized jobseeker account on Maine's web-based, job-matching and labor market information system. You will learn how to post your resume, search for the ideal job based on your skills and experience, look for training providers, access additional resources linked to the software, and much more!

This 90-minute session is being offered virtually. Pre-Registration is required.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-joblink-creating-and-navigating-your-job-seeker-account-wed-tickets-139054213897

Virtual Workshop: Job Readiness-Preparing to Apply for a New Job

Every Thursday from 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM

In this workshop we help active job seekers find a job as soon as possible with support from guest speakers that include HR professionals at local employers.

Topics include:

-Interview preparation
-Resume building
-Tips for the application process
-Question & answer sessions
-Individualized and peer-to-peer support

Led by EMDC's Senior Workforce Development Specialist, Kim Donovan

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocO-srzgrG9SHV6Mn2ZIoYbBC0TbhheX5

For more information on EMDC, please click Here

Hiring Events

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

Helping Business to Recruit and Train Employees

With so many meetings happening remotely, MDOL put together a guide for employers with tips for ensuring your meetings are accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities:

• Guide for holding accessible remote meetings (PDF)

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.