March Programs for Job Seekers at the Wilton CareerCenter

March 7, 2014

For Immediate Release Contact: Anita Dunham, Wilton CareerCenter, 645-5800; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 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 March. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 645-5800.

?Employers will be hiring at job fairs all over the state this spring,? said Governor Paul R. LePage. ?CareerCenter staff and services can help you prepare.?

GATEway to Employment ? Wednesday, March 19, 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 ? 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. Call us at 645-5800 to check our schedule of dates and times and schedule a workshop.

Essentials of College Planning for Adults ? Thursday, March 20, 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.

ONet Ability Profiler ? Please call if interested; this workshop requires five or more participants to run. ONet is a career exploration tool that helps individuals plan work livelihood 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. Call Randy Berry at 740-0112 or email him at 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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