Information for Employers

SafetyWorks!: No-charge, confidential consultations designed to reduce job-related injuries, illnesses and deaths—not OSHA and no fines are assessed.
Maine Apprenticeship Program: Connects job seekers and workers looking to learn new skills with employers looking for qualified workers; earn while you learn.
Job Retention/Return to Work Services: Reduce turnover and training costs in cases of disability due to illness or non-occupational injury
Disability Etiquette/Awareness Training: Training to assist staff in integrating employees with disabilities or serving customers/clients with disabilities

Maine JobLink: List your job opportunities at no charge and get matched with job seekers in your area.
CareerCenters: Use CareerCenters as a hiring resource, including space to recruit, interview and train new hires
Job Fairs: Meet with hundreds of prospective employees throughout the state.
Labor Market Information: Data on wages, jobs in demand, employment and industry trends
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): Get a federal tax credit when you hire workers from targeted groups that have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
Help Recruiting and Retaining Veterans
Recruiting and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities
Federal Bonding Program
- The Federal Bonding Program provides Fidelity Bonds that support hiring of at-risk, hard-to-place job seekers. There is no cost to the job applicant or the employer. For more detailed information and eligibility requirements, visit the Federal Bonding Program website or contact your local CareerCenter. You may also call the Maine Department of Labor at 207-623-7981 and ask to speak with the Federal Bonding Coordinator. TTY users call Maine Relay 711.

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