September Programs for Job Seekers at the Lewiston CareerCenter Bookmark and Share

September 3, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2014 Contact: Mary LaFontaine, Lewiston CareerCenter, 753-9094; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 621-5009

LEWISTON ?The Lewiston CareerCenter is offering no-cost programs throughout September, including a job fair with more than 35 employers on September 8. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way in Lewiston.

?Mainers who want help in finding a job will have plenty of opportunities this fall,? said Governor Paul R. LePage. ?CareerCenter workshops in interviewing, job search skills and resume writing are just a few ways to improve your work search. With several fall job fairs already scheduled, job seekers should check out their local CareerCenter or visit MaineCareerCenter.com and the Maine Job Bank to get prepared.?

Workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 753-9005. To learn more, like the Lewiston CareerCenter on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lewiston-CareerCenter/137045791777 . Maine Veterans receive priority of service in all CareerCenter programs.

GATEway to Employment ? September 4 or 18, 2 to 4 p.m. Offers an overview of basic information on resumes, interviews and job search skills as well as CareerCenter and community resources available to you during your job search. Learn how the CareerCenter can help you! To register call 753-9005.

Professionals Moving Ahead! Reality-Based Workplaces and Leadership ? September 4, 2 to 4 p.m. Based on Cy Wakeman?s books, this interactive workshop teaches what ?Boosts Your Value; Kills your Chances; and, What Will Make you Happier? in a workplace. We will also explore how, through your leadership, you can ?Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, and Turn Excuses into Results?.

Job Search Tips for People with a Criminal History ? September 5, 10 to 11 a.m. Do you have a criminal back ground? Are you having trouble finding work? This workshop will give job search tips, suggestions on how to respond to those hard-to-answer questions and where best to seek employment which will lead to a successful job search.

Professionals Moving Ahead! Developing and Using Networking, Sales and Marketing for a Successful Job Search ? September 18, 2 to 4 p.m. Presented by Erna Koch, MPA, LLM, NEXT Level Business Coaching.

Resum?s and Interview Skills ? Part I ? September 11, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and September 24, 2 to 5 p.m. An in-depth exploration of job search, resumes, applications and interviews. Learn how to stand out in a positive way 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. The September 11 class will be held at the Lewiston CareerCenter; call 753-9005 to register. The September 24 class will be held at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring Street in Auburn; call 753-9066 to register.

Mock Job Interviews ? September 16, 3 to 5 p.m. You have the perfect resume and you are invited to an interview?awesome! Then comes that dreadful thought??I haven?t interviewed in years? or ?I am new to interviewing? or ?I have interviewed several times but I am not getting job offers.? Attend this workshop to master the interview! Success comes with practice and practicing in a workshop is risk-free and instructional. Get the tools you need to feel comfortable in an interview.

Applications and Resumes for Non/Limited English Speakers ? September 18, 9 to 11 a.m. This workshop will be offered in Somali and will cover job applications and resumes.

Job Search Skills ? September 22, 10 a.m. to noon It?s a competitive job market. This job search skills workshop will give you the tools you need to be successful in your job search. We will discuss strategies you can use to highlight your skills and set yourself apart from the others?it?s all about marketing yourself! To register please call 753-9005.

Career Decision Making ? September 22 and 26 This two-part workshop reviews the factors involved in making career decisions, assessment tools used, and other resources. Apply the information gained from assessments to identify career and training steps to achieve career goals. To register please call 753-9005.

Training and Education Resources and Information

Training Orientation is an overview of training programs at the CareerCenter, eligibility requirements, and information on accessing services. This is for people interested in pursuing training and education. If you are interested in job search only, consider ?The Job Search Skills? workshop. Call 753-9005 for meeting schedule and to register. NOTE: If you live in the South Paris area, call 743-7763 x 1 for information on the South Paris CareerCenter orientation dates/times.

Essentials of College Planning for Adults ? 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. Register by calling 1-800-281-3703. Please bring last year?s income tax forms to the appointment.

Orientation for People with Disabilities ? September 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m. For those who are considering vocational rehabilitation services, these sessions are held the third Friday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required.

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 753-9005 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter, located at 5 Mollison Way in Lewiston, 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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