FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 27, 2022

**CareerCenter January 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.

**Job Seekers**

Workshops and Training - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshops.shtml

**Virtual Workshop: Making Career Choices**

January 10, 2023 from 10 11 a.m.

In this workshop by New Ventures Maine, participants will explore career development strategies, what the career planning process can tell us about ourselves and who we are at work, and examine what can be learned about jobs and careers through research.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-career-choices-tickets-479918327637?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

**Virtual Statewide Workshop: Creating a Winning Resume**

Monthly 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 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.

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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-winning-resume-tickets-139151561065

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.

Hiring Events - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/hiringevents/

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

- January 4, 2023 Portland Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9811093" target="_blank">Portland CareerCenter 1st Wednesday Hiring Event

- January 9, 2023 Bangor Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9878527" target="_blank">Versant Power

- January 11, 2023 Augusta Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9685120" target="_blank">Walgreens

- January 11, 2023 Brunswick Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9805839" target="_blank">Southern Midcoast CareerCenter

- January 17, 2023 Bangor Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=8837203" target="_blank">Community Health and Counseling Services

- January 17, 2023 Bangor Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9878528" target="_blank">Maine Commercial Tire

- January 19, 2023 Springvale Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9847398" target="_blank">CareerCenter Job Fair at Outlets at Kittery

- January 24, 2023 Lewiston Hiring Event: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/locations/jobfair.shtml?id=9727427" target="_blank">Lewiston CareerCenter

**Employers**

Are you interested in exhibiting for no-cost at a CareerCenter job fair? Contact the Employer Services Representative at your local https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/index.shtml" target="_blank">CareerCenter. Employers must have their jobs listed with the state's labor exchange system--https://joblink.maine.gov/" target="_blank">Maine JobLink.

Helping Businesses to Recruit and Train Employees - https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/employers/index.shtml

Maine CareerCenters provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge for Maine businesses. We assist employers of all sizes with recruiting, hiring, training, workforce services and access to labor market information.

Get more information or register for workshops - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshops.shtml

**Contact Us**

Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline:

207-623-7981 | 888-457-8883 | TTY users call Maine Relay 711 https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/" target="_blank">LiveChat | email: [email protected].

If youd prefer to access services and information in-person at one of our CareerCenters, call the CareerCenter hotline to schedule an appointment or visit the https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/" target="_blank">CareerCenter location website to see when staff are on-site near you.