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October 23, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, October 23, 2023

CareerCenter November 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: Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History November 3, 2023 from 12 p.m.

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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-hiring-process-for-individuals-with-a-criminal-history-tickets-689377836667?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Virtual Workshop: Making Career Choices with New Ventures Maine November 7, 2023 from 1011 a.m.

In this workshop we will explore career development strategies. We will examine what we can learn about jobs and careers by researching jobs and careers. We will explore what the career planning process can tell us about ourselves and who we are at work. We will review the steps in the career exploration process as well as a model for career planning and development. Finally we will review the importance of networking.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-career-choices-by-new-ventures-maine-tickets-700911584417?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Virtual Workshop: Searching for Work: Age 55+ With or Without Health & Physical Restriction November 16, 2023 from 1011 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: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/searching-for-work-age-55-with-or-without-health-physical-restriction-tickets-689441968487?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Virtual Workshop: Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session by Eastern Maine Development Corporation November 21, 2023 from 34 p.m.

Do you need help finding your next job or finding support for a training you are interested in? The WIOA Title 1B services may be the program for you! Join staff from Eastern Maine Development Corps for this session discussing the services, eligibility and how to get enrolled.

To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maines-employment-training-program-info-session-tickets-698389059477?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

HIRING EVENTS - https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/hiringevents/

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

EMPLOYERS

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

Federal Bonding Program

Did you know that there are federal bonds available that support the hiring of at-risk, hard-to-place job seekers? There is no cost to the job applicant or the employer. For more detailed information and eligibility requirements, visit the Federal Bonding Program website - https://bonds4jobs.com/ or contact your local CareerCenter - https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/index.shtml . You may also call the Maine Department of Labor at 207-623-7981 and ask to speak with the Federal Bonding Coordinator. TTY users call Maine Relay 711.

Contact Us

Telephone: Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline:

  • 207-623-7981
  • 888-457-8883
  • TTY users call Maine Relay 711

Live Chat: https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/index.shtml

E-mail: mainedol.careercenter@maine.gov

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 CareerCenter location website - https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/ 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 - https://www.onetonline.org/ 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.