The MaineLinks Newsletter

Week of April 12, 2021

Training Resources & Information

The New!

Check out the updated Library of Resources the Maine Department of Labor has created! Great information is available for both Employers and Jobseekers.

The numbers are in… 145 Veterans were hired during the 2020 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign.  Amist the pandemic, 226 employers stepped up to participate in this yearly event. The MHAV2021 Event is schedule to kick into high gear late August.

The Upcoming!

• Workshop: Virtual Statewide (Recurring): Creating and Navigating Your Maine Job Link Account presented by the Maine CareerCenters ~ 14, & 15 April
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: How to Navigate Local Resources and State Benefit Services ~ 4/12
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Become an Expert at Navigating Resources and State Benefit Systems (SERIES) ~ 4/12
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Interviewing Skills & Prep ~ 4/13
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Job Preparation & Retention ~ 4/13
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Searching for Work : Age 55+ With or Without Health & Physical Restriction ~ 4/14
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session ~ 4/14
• Hiring Event: Maine CareerCenters Virtual Hiring Event for Information Technology/Telecommunications Employment
• Training Op: First Atlantic Healthcare Free CNA Training ~ 4/16 (Multiple Sponsors)
• Training Op: Maine College of Health Professions/Central Maine Healthcare Get Paid While Training as a CNA ~ 4/19
• Training Op: Paid/Free CNA Training through Genesis Healthcare ~ 4/19
• Training Op: SARGENT Construction Academy ~ 4/19
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History ~ 4/20
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session ~ 4/20
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Zoom Basics & Job Search Essentials ~ 4/21
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Support for Unemployed Workers Affected by Opioid Crisis: Info Session ~ 4/21

Let's Talk Training!

Were you LAID OFF from your previous employer? In addition to regular unemployment benfits, you may be eligible for Other Programs!

Maine’s Community Colleges are offering more than 25 free online training programs that are tied to skills and jobs currently in demand in Maine at no cost to participants.

• Job Corps offers FREE Training for jobseekers ages 16 - 24
• LORING JOB CORPS CENTER
• PENOBSCOT JOB CORPS CENTER

 Maine Adult Education has MANY FREE and paid courses that can help you get into something new.  Click to “Search Adult Education Classes”. If you don’t know what class you want to look for, you can search their entire list of classes. Hint, jump to page 136 to get current class offerings.

Need help figuring out what’s your next step?

1. Take the assessment tests and explore your options on careeronestop.
2. Check out the CareerCenter Resource page to gain new ideas.
3. Get help with your training options and/or job search by contacting your local CareerCenter or scroll down the CareerCenter Resource page to connect with one of our Service Providers

• State of Maine COVID-19 Response website Keep up-to-date on latest news and updates for the State of Maine
• Don’t forget to file your taxes – Free Tax Assistance Maine’s Tax Deadline has been extended to match the Federal Deadline of Monday, May 17^th    
• Emergency Rental Assistance program can help with more then just rent. Check and the website for more info.
• Did you miss the last newsletter? Ensure you subscribe for more updates form the Maine Department of Labor.

The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.
Auxiliary aids and services are available to people with disabilities upon request.

Maine Department of Labor and Maine CareerCenters provide equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.