The MaineLinks Newsletter

Week of June 21, 2021

Training Resources & Information

Did You Know!

The “Back to Work” program, which runs from June 15-July25, 2021, is aimed at getting unemployed Maine people back into the workforce by offering grants to businesses to pay as hiring bonuses to qualifying new employees!

MaineEARNS is a new resource for Maine people interested in using data to make decisions related to education and training. The tool provides insight into salary and industry of employment for Maine graduates.

There are many financial aid and scholarship opportunities.  It’s never too early or too late to explore your options for continuing your education.

Our nation’s veterans earned our respect through a career of public service and sacrifice. Maine has stepped up to make it an attractive destination for both current and future military retirees. Live + Work in Maine lists “7 Reasons Veterans Should Consider Maine”.

Upcoming!

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

• The Progress Center ~ 6/22
• Biddeford: Spurwink ~ 6/22
• Hinkley: Spurwink ~ 6/24
• Multi Drive-Thru Hiring Events: Bath Iron Works ~ 6/24 - 26

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

• Resume & Cover Letter Development ~ 6/22
• Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session 6/23
• How will this affect my Unemployment Benefits? What you need to know ~ 6/23
• Recovery in the Workplace ~ 6/24

FED Workshop:  

• Federal Employment: Where to Begin (Veterans) ~ 6-23
• Writing Your Federal Resume ~ 6/24

Other Opportunities!

Workforce Training:

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

SBA Webinar: Basic Business Startup ~ 6/24

Job Corps offers FREE Training for jobseekers ages 16 - 24

Loring Job Corps Center   Penobscot Job Corps Center

Training Talk!

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has several programs geared to help train for a new start:

• ASPIRE helps Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients move towards financial independence through case management, job training, education, support and employment services.
• Parents as Scholars is a monthly benefit through TANF that helps parents working through a two- or four-year degree-granting education program.
• Alternative Aid Assistance helps TANF eligible parents who need short term help to find or maintain employment.
• Food Supplement Employment and Training (FSET) helps connect Food Supplement participants with job training and education.
• Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) helps qualified Maine parents enroll in and complete training and education beyond high school by providing financial support for costs related to training and education.
• The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides work-training opportunities for low income persons aged 55 or older.

June is:

National PTSD Awareness Month

According to the National Center for PTSD, between 7 and 8 percent of the population will experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during their lifetime.

National Safety Month

Advance Your Safety Journey: Safety is all about continuous improvement. Whether organizationally or individually, NSC can help provide guidance for your path forward.

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