February Programs for Job Seekers at the Wilton CareerCenter

February 10, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2017 Contact: Pat Curtiss, Wilton CareerCenter, (207) 645-5831 Media Contact: Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, (207) 621-5009

WILTON?For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for job seekers in February. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 645-5800.

?Our CareerCenters help Mainers put their best foot forward when looking for a new job or starting a new career,? said Governor Paul R. LePage. ?CareerCenters? no-cost workshops help you improve your job applications, write a targeted resume, strengthen your interview skills and prepare for our state?s many upcoming job fairs. I encourage both job seekers and employers to connect with their local CareerCenter this hiring season for job search and recruiting services.?

Rumford Area Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation?Wednesday, February 15, 2 to 4 p.m.

Held at Region 9--School of Applied Technology, 377 River Rd, Mexico, ME

This is an orientation for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Orientations are held the third Wednesday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required.

Essentials of College Planning for Adults?Thursday, February 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This workshop introduces people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. The Financial Aid portion of this workshop will provide an overview of financial basics and the completion of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please call to pre-register: 1-800-281-3703 for this session.

Rumford Area Resume and Interviewing Skills?Tuesday, February 28, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Held at Region 9--School of Applied Technology, 377 River Rd, Mexico, ME

Explore the basics of resumes and applications and learn how to make your resume and interview standout in a positive way. Learn to market yourself in a way that directly matches employer needs. ?Tough? interview questions will be discussed so that you can answer them with confidence. Please call 645-5800 to sign up.

Small Business Trainings?Call for more information

Small Business Administration will be offering three different workshops:

• ?Starting Your Own Small Business?
• ?Access to Capital?
• ?Federal and State Resources for Small Business?

Most of these workshops are two hours long. For more information please call Bill Card at 622-8555.

This is a career exploration tool that helps clients plan work lives using a paper and pencil format with optional apparatus parts and computerized scoring. Results can be used to identify strengths for which more training/education is needed, and to identify occupations that fit their strengths.

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 O*Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.

Call 645-5800 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter, located at 865 U.S. Rt. 2E Wilton, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. More information is available on 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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