Maine Government News
May Programs for Job Seekers at the Wilton CareerCenter
May 11, 2013
Labor
For Immediate Release: May 11
Contact: Anita Dunham, Wilton CareerCenter, 645-5800; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 621-5009
WILTON—For those who are looking to change careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for jobseekers in May.
“Maine’s CareerCenters give job seekers tips, tools, and fresh ideas that can jump start a job search,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “Their workshops and counseling sessions provide sound advice and proven techniques that can land you a new job.”
All businesses looking to hire and people looking for work should register with the Maine Job Bank. This month the Job Bank has approximately 23,000 registered job seekers and more than 5,000 job openings. There is no cost to create a profile if you are a job seeker or to list a job if you are an employer.
Workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 645-5800. Maine Veterans receive priority of service in all CareerCenter programs.
GATEway to Employment—Wednesday, May 8 and 22, 9 a.m. to noon. This workshop offers an overview of basic information on resumes, interviews and job search skills as well as CareerCenter and community resources available during a job search—learn how the CareerCenter can help!
Resumes and Interview Skills—Monday, May 13, 1 to 4 p.m. An in-depth exploration of the job search, resumes, applications and interviews. Learn how to stand out positively by marketing yourself—in person and on paper—in a way that directly matches employer needs. “Tough” interview questions will be discussed so that you can answer them with confidence.
Essentials of College Planning for Adults—Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. covers the basic steps for successful college enrollment: learn about college and trade schools, entrance requirements, readiness and transitional issues of adult students, admissions procedures and financial aid. Review a typical admissions application, request admissions materials and financial aid information from prospective colleges and complete the financial aid form. To register, call 800-281-3703. Bring last year’s income tax forms to the appointment.
Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation—Orientations are held the first Thursday of each month. This orientation is for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Registration is not required.
**ONet Ability Profiler*—Please call if interested; this workshops requires five or more participants to run. O*Net is a career exploration tool that helps individuals plan work livelihoods 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 an individual’s strengths.
Community College Advisor—Discuss your college options and explore college choices based on your interests and career goals. Contact Randy Berry at 207-740-0112 or rberry@cmcc.edu for an appointment.
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, http://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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