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September 27, 2022

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New Sanford Community Adult Education Space Open to Public

There will be an open house on September 26, and a job fair in collaboration with the Springvale CareerCenter October 1.

SANFORD - Sanford Community Adult Education is now housed in the newly renovated, beautiful historic Willard School right on Main Street in Sanford. The new location includes spacious classrooms, a pottery studio, computer labs, a community room, and a grand library. The first events in the new space will be an open house on September 26, and a hiring fair co-hosted by the Springvale CareerCenter on October 1.

  • Open House September 26 from 3-5 p.m. and 6 8 p.m.
  • Where: Willard School, 668 Main St., Sanford ME

Sanford Community Adult Education has its own building right on Main Street! Join us at our Open House and visit our beautiful classrooms, art wing, pottery studio, computer labs, and library. Register for a class, ask about Hi-Set or GED, find a book to take for keeps from our library, and learn about our upcoming toddler program.

For more information about adult education, visit: https://sanford.maineadulted.org/

  • Springvale CareerCenter Job Fair -October 1 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
  • Where: Willard School, 668 Main St., Sanford ME

Join us at the Sanford Community Adult Education's newly-renovated Willard Building for a hiring event on Saturday morning, October 1st. Meet employers from retail, hospitality, and more! Find a job thats a great fit for you. Seasonal and part-time positions also available.

Employers interested in participating can register here: https://forms.office.com/g/gJrm0rteSP

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.

The following services and programs are available at no cost to the public:

  • Career Directions - Explores your career interests, aptitudes, values, personality, motivation and how each transfer to todays job market.
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing - Covers the basics of how to evaluate or create an effective resume and cover letter.
  • Effective Interviewing Skills- Dedicated to exploring proper interviewing techniques and tips.
  • Job Search Essentials - This workshop is intended to orient job seekers with the digital tools that have risen in importance
  • The Career Exploration Workshop- An extensive and informative three-day workshop offered to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients to explore a variety of career paths and research the required skills needed for those careers. Registration through Vocational Rehabilitation is required. Please call (207) 753-9000 for more information.
  • Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History
  • And MORE!

Services are available virtually via the CareerCenter hotline (207-623-7981 or 888-457-8883 or Maine Relay 11), through LiveChat - https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/ , or email MaineDOL.CareerCenter@maine.gov. If you'd 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 to see when staff are on-site near you.

For more information on CareerCenter services and events, visit https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/