Job Fair in Lewiston on October 6

October 1, 2014

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2014
Contact: Mary LaFontaine, 753-9094; Julie Rabinowitz, 621-5009

Will highlight new IT and sheet-metal job training as well as 25 employers with open positions

LEWISTON?The Lewiston CareerCenter is hosting a Job Fair on Monday, Oct. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. at its building on 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston. More than 25 hiring employers are expected.

"With about 8,000 jobs on the Maine Job Bank, we know employers are looking for help," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "This job fair features different types of occupations and industries. Come prepared to interview with Lewiston-Auburn area employers and highlight the skills you will bring to their business."

In addition, attendees can learn about two new training opportunities in information technology and sheet metal occupations. The Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 of Maine will be offering information about apprenticeships that allow trainees to earn while they learn.

The Professional Development divisions of the Maine Community College System will deliver Comp TI A+ training for at least 150 laid-off Maine residents who qualify. Classes will be at no charge to the students. Jobs that use Comp TAI A + include technical support specialists, field service technicians, IT support technicians, IT support administrators and IT support specialists.

Employers participating in the job fair are ADECCO, Arcadia New England, Bank of America, Bates College, Care and Comfort, Catholic Charities, Cianbro, the City of Lewiston, Compounding Solutions, Creative Innovations, Clover Health Care, Crossmark, FedEx, Manpower, Medical Care Development, MGA Caststone Inc., National Able Network, Prudential Insurance, Sequel Care of Maine, the Small Business Administration, Staff Management, Stericycle and United Fabricants Strainrite.

Positions include stitching, carpenters, customer service, production, substitute teachers, educational technicians, financial service associates, construction, behavioral health professionals, direct care providers, drivers, cashiers and administrative assistants.

Attendees should bring a resume and be prepared to have an ?interview-like? conversation with employers to discuss skills, knowledge areas and abilities. Job seekers should also be dressed for an interview.

French, Spanish and Somali interpreters will be available but requests should be made in advance to the CareerCenter.

CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of workshops and 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 O?Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.

Call 753-9005 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter, located at 5 Mollison Way in Lewiston, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also find more information at the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com .

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

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