Spring Job Fairs Scheduled Around the State - Updated 5/14/18 Bookmark and Share

May 14, 2018

Employers can reserve tables while job seekers brush up resumes.

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2018

Job Fair Information: See the job fair listing

Media Contact: Laura Hudson, Maine Department of Labor, 207-626-6232

AUGUSTA ? Maine Department of Labor?s network of 12 CareerCenters host, sponsor or participate in several career fairs throughout the year. Hundreds of employers are hiring for thousands of permanent and seasonal positions. Several hiring events are scheduled into August.

?Maine had the fourth lowest unemployment rate in the U.S. in March, and over 4,500 more Mainers are working this year versus the same time last year,? said Governor Paul R. LePage. ?Employers need qualified people to fill many open jobs, so I urge you to connect with your closest Maine CareerCenter. Our team will help you search for a new or better job, improve your resume writing and interview skills, and get the most out of the job fairs happening right now.?

Job seekers who need to update their resume or practice their interviewing skills should contact a CareerCenter for free help. To find more information about jobs fairs across the state, or to locate the closest CareerCenter and find information about job training programs, visit the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.gov .

Some of the job fairs scheduled to date around the state:

  • May 17, 2018, Skowhegan CareerCenter Job Fair
  • May 21, 2018, Monthly Job Fair at York County CareerCenter
  • May 24, 2018, 21st Annual Spring Career Fair, Bangor
  • NEW - June 6, 2018, 1 to 3 p.m., Portland Monthly Job Fair
  • NEW - June 6, 2018, 9 to 11:30 a.m., IT Job Fair at Greater Portland CareerCenter
  • July 19, 2018, Skowhegan CareerCenter Job Fair

CareerCenters also host single-employer recruitment events:

  • NEW - May 16, 2018 - Weekly Staffing Company Hiring Event at York County CareerCenter
  • May 17, 2018 - Crossmark Recruiting at Tri-County CareerCenter
  • NEW - May 23, 2018, Weekly Staffing Company Hiring Event at York County CareerCenter
  • NEW - May 30, 2018, Weekly Staffing Company Hiring Event at York County CareerCenter
  • NEW - June 21, 2018, Military Talent Source Recruiting at Skowhegan CareerCenter

Job fairs listed may include third-party events where the CareerCenter is a sponsor but not the host organization. These may require a fee to exhibit. Employers should connect with the coordinator of the event for questions.

Employers interested in exhibiting at a CareerCenter-hosted job fair or an employer recruitment should contact the Employer Services Representative at their closest CareerCenter, which can be found at http://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/index.shtml .

CareerCenters offer a variety of workshops and 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.

Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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