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Looking for work in the construction industry?

March 8, 2012

Workforce Solutions

Looking for work in the construction industry?

Sign up for Midcoast NCCER Training

 An accredited Training Unit with NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) is offering a six-week course in construction basics that can help you find the job you want.

 The course covers nine topics, including basic safety, introduction to power tools, construction math, and other core skills.

 View the complete course description at www.nccer.org

Benefits:

 Acquire key skills, such as hazard recognition, risk assessment techniques, proper tool use, and the use of construction drawings.

 Earn your NCCER core curriculum, an industry-recognized credential, and receive a certificate and wallet card.

 Fill gaps in employment with a training experience.

 Bring your skills to work on a community project.

 Optional OSHA 10 course.

 Refine your employability skills to rise to the top of applicant pool.

Two Six-Week Sessions Available

 Session #1: April 2-May 11, 2012 (Orientation Session on March 15, from 2 to 5 pm).  Session #2: May 10-June 22, 2012 (Orientation Session on April 25, from 2pm to 5pm).  Training days run Monday –Friday, 10 am to 2 pm (Three days, will run from 9 am to 3 pm).

How do I sign up?

 Call 207-795-6820 to obtain application and sign up for orientation.