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June 1, 2019

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2019 Contact: Tri-County CareerCenter, 207-561-4050 Media Contact: Jessica Picard, Maine Department of Labor, 207-530-2065 or jessica.l.picard@maine.gov

BANGOR- The Tri-County CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, is holding a series of events and workshops during the month of June. All events are at the Tri-County CareerCenter, 45 Oak Street, Suite 3, Bangor, Maine, unless otherwise noted. The CareerCenter is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Resume Information Seminar:

  • Tuesday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Learn the basic do's and donts of resume writing, how to use key words and phrases to catch an employers attention, discover websites for skills identification, and learn how to produce a resume that will work for you. Attendees will not have a completed resume at the end of the seminar. Limit 20 slots per session.

To Register: Please visit the CareerCenter or call (207) 561-4050 or toll free 1-888-828-0568

For more information, please contact Suzanne Graves-Hall at: (207)561-4050 or Suzanne.Graves-Hall@maine.gov

Essentials of College Planning & Financial Aid Presented by Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC):

  • Friday, June 7, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
  • Friday, June 14, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
  • Friday, June 21, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
  • Friday, June 28, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.

Steps for successful college enrollment, types of colleges and trade schools, entrance requirements, readiness and transitional issues of adults, admission requirements and financial aid overview and completion. Please bring your last years income tax forms to the workshop.

To Register: Please call 1-800-281-3703

For MEOC questions, please contact Kate Walsh at (207) 949-6501 or kevit@maine.edu

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Presented by A4TD:

  • Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) enrolls qualified older workers in part-time training positions and assigns them to public or 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in the local community. The purpose of the SCSEP is to offer a "stepping stone" back into the workforce. It is a transitional program; positions are not intended to be permanent, all assignments are temporary.

For more information, please contact Debby Cleary at (207)530-2868 or dcleary@a4td.org

Interviewing Workshop:

  • Tuesday, June 25, 9 a.m. 11 a.m.

Join us to find out how to have the Ultimate Job Interview. Learn how to prepare for an interview, discover what employers are looking for and follow-up advice that will help you land the position you truly want. Limit 20 slots per session.

To Register: Please visit the CareerCenter or call (207)561-4050 or toll free 1-888-828-0568

For more information, please contact Suzanne Graves-Hall at (207)561-4050 or Suzanne.Graves-Hall @maine.gov

Northern Light Health (formerly EMHS) Recruitment:

  • Tuesday, June 25, 8 a.m. 11 a.m.

Come speak with a recruiter from Northern Light Health. To learn more about this employer, please visit https://northernlighthealth.org/Careers

For more information, please contact Paul Ruggiero at (207)561-4050 or Paul.B.Ruggiero@maine.gov

Law Enforcement Targeted Job Fair:

  • Wednesday, June 26, 12 p.m. 3 p.m.

Are you looking for a career in law enforcement? If so, plan to stop by the CareerCenter to see who is recruiting.

For more information, please contact Paul Ruggiero at (207)561-4050 or Paul.B.Ruggiero@maine.gov CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and ONet software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.

Call 753-9001 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711). More information is available on the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com.

Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.