September Programs for Job Seekers at the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter

September 5, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2017

Contact: Leon Ouimet Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, 207-373-4000

Media Contact: Tim Sardano, Maine Department of Labor, 207-626-6232

BRUNSWICK ? The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor and in conjunction with its partners, offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills, and employers to find qualified workers.

?Maine reached an all-time high in payroll jobs this year, and our unemployment rate has been under 4.0 percent for 22 consecutive months,? said Governor Paul R. LePage. ?There is no better time to find work than now, especially as we head into the fall hiring season. Maine CareerCenters can help you update your resume, practice interview skills, or connect you with education or training, and you may qualify for free tuition. Our employers need you. Make yourself standout from other applicants?take the first step and contact your closest CareerCenter.?

The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick continues its series of workshops and programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. The following workshops and programs are free to the public and will be held at the CareerCenter in Brunswick unless otherwise noted. All events require pre-registration in person or by phone.

For more information on any of the CareerCenters programs, visit www.mainecareercenter.gov or call 207-373-4000.

Career Directions / Putting the Pieces Together?Wednesday. September 6, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Explores your career interests, aptitudes, values, personality, motivation and how each transfers to today?s job market.

Essentials of College Planning Workshop ? Tuesdays, September 12 and 26

Christy Le from the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) offers a free workshop for adults 19 and older covering College Awareness and Planning along with the Federal Financial Aide process. She will assist participants in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For times and to register for the next available session or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit MEOC?s website, meoc.maine.edu .

Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop?Wednesday, September 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Covers the basics of how to evaluate or create an effective resume and cover letter.

Effective Job Interviewing Workshop?Wednesday, September 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dedicated to exploring proper interviewing techniques and tips.

Gateways to Employment?Every Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon

Designed to help you jump start your work search with the latest tips and tools you?ll need to know to conduct a successful job search in today?s labor market.

Computer Boot Camp?All sessions are by appointment only.

Basic instruction on how to use a computer for work search purposes. (Intended for novice computer users only).

The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter also features several sessions led by these partner organizations:

Workforce Solutions administers federally funded employment and training programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Certain eligibility requirements apply. If you are at least 16 years of age and think you might benefit from training that could be classroom based or on the job, contact the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick at 207-373-4000 to speak with a Workforce Solutions representative.

New Ventures Maine offers no cost classes in Assertive Communication, Creating Your Future, Creating the Rest of Your Life, Credit Yourself, Entrepreneurial Training, Financing Your Future, Professional Development and Mature Worker Activities. For more information, call 207-386-1664 or go to www.newventuresmaine.org Workshops are held at Brunswick Landing at the University College administrative offices, found on the campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on the first floor wing of Orion Hall, 12 Sewall Street, Brunswick.

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.

The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, located at 275 Bath Road in Brunswick, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and can be reached at 207-373-4000 or 1-888-836-3355 (TTY users should dial Maine Relay 711). You can also find more information at the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.gov. Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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