"Job fairs are starting up again all across the state," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Our CareerCenters help Mainers put their best foot forward when meeting employers. Their no-cost workshops help you improve your application or resume as well as strengthen interview skills. I encourage both job seekers and employers to connect with their local CareerCenter this hiring season for job search and recruiting services."
**Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: Thursday, February 4, 9 to 10:30 a.m.**
This orientation is for people with disabilities, who are considering Vocational Rehabilitation
services. Registration is not required.
**GATEway to Employment: Wednesdays, February 10 and 24, 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!
**Employer Expectation: Wednesday, February 10, 1 to 3 p.m.**
The workshop will cover the following topics: Creating a Great Resume; Preparing for Your Interview; and Preparing for a New Job. Individual follow-ups may occur for Resume Critique as requested.
This workshop is facilitated by Barclaycard US. It is not a recruitment effort for Barclaycard US; it is a workshop for people applying for all different types of jobs. Slots are limited; please call 645-5800 to RSVP.
**Essentials of College Planning for Adults: Thursday, February 11, 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 1-800-281-3703. Bring last year's income tax forms to the appointment.
**Resumes and Interview Skills: Call for Schedule**
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.
**Small Business Trainings**
Small Business Administration will be offering three different workshops:
"Starting Your Own Small Business""Access to Capital""Federal and State Resources for Small Business" Most of these workshops are two hours long. For more information please call Bill Card at 622-8555.
**O*Net Ability Profiler**
O*Net is a career exploration tool that helps individuals plan work livelihoods using a paper and pencil format 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. Please call if interested; this workshop requires five or more participants to run.
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, www.mainecareercenter.com .
Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.