The MaineLinks Newsletter

Week of May 31, 2021

Training Resources & Information

NOTE!  Maine CareerCenters will be closed Monday, May 31^st in observance of Memorial Day

Did You Know!

Government agencies across Maine are using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Blogs as well as other online services to share information and connect with people like you.

The Maine State Library is turning 185 years old! And has one of the most comprehensive collections of  courses and webinars related to digital literacy, covering such topics as computer basics, the Internet, Microsoft courses, social media and more.

Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. Memorial Day is an American holiday, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Upcoming!

Hiring Events: (Click on “Hiring Events” link for full list)

• Welcome Aboard Virtual Job Fair - St. George ~ 6/2
• Northern Light Health ~ 6/2
• Brunswick Hannaford ~ 6/2, 6/6, 6/13
• Maine CareerCenter Virtual Hiring Event ~ 6/3
• Sprurwink ~ 6/3

Workshops: (click on the “Workshop” link for more)

• Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session ~ 6/1
• Making Career Choices ~ 6/1
• Support for Unemployed Workers Affected by Opioid Crisis: Info Session ~ 6/2
• Zoom Basics & Job Search Essentials ~ 6/3

FED Workshops:  

• Decoding Federal Resumes ~ 6/2
• The Importance of Reasonable Accommodations ~ 6/2
• Your Next Move (Veteran Workshop) ~ 6/7
• Marketing Me (Veteran Workshop) ~ 6/7

Other Opportunities!

Workforce Training:

• Southern Maine Community College ~ Ongoing
• LincolnHealth CNA “FREE” Training ~ Various start dates

SafetyWorks! Has added some online classes and videos to their inventory!

Training Talk!

The apprentice learns the skills of the trade through paid on-the-job training, working alongside an experienced journeyman who passes on the skills that he or she has learned over the years. In addition to the on-the-job training the apprentice receives related classroom instruction that produces competency and pride that leads to becoming a true craftsman. Some Maine companies currently hiring for apprentices are:  Cianbro, Johnson & Jordan, Reed & Reed, IBEW 1253, IBEW 567, IW-7, UA Local 716 and SMW 17.

Thinking of going back to school? Be sure to research all sources of financial aid. Visit FAME’s scholarship search, or other sites such as FastWEB or The College Board. It is also important to research civic organizations, parents’ employers, the military, as well as high school guidance offices.

Veterans; be sure to check out the new GI Bill program, Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program, or VRRAP, it was designed to pay for 12-months of training in high-demand jobs!

 June is:

National PTSD Awareness Month

Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events—needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life.

National Safety Month

National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death in our homes and communities. Given the current state of the world safety is more critical than ever. Visit nsc.org/nsm to learn how you can get involved and access free materials.

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