The MaineLinks Newsletter

Week of August 2, 2021

Training Resources & Information

Did You Know!

Where to look for your next job or career? Of course there is the State of Maine sanctioned website (the Maine JobLink). Here are some other boards you may not have thought of:

• Large Career Boards – Indeed, Glassdoor, CareerBuilder, Monster, FlexJobs
• Social Media Boards – Facebook, LinkedIn
• Specialty or Niche Job Boards – USAJobs, Dice (tech jobs), eFinancialCareers, Non-Profits
• Others – Newspapers, Craigslist, SimplyHired, ZipRecruiter, LinkUp, College or University Job Boards

211 Maine is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services. 211 Maine is based in Maine and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, email, text, or on the web.

Upcoming!

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

• Brunswick CareerCenter Outside Hiring Event ~ 8/4
• Statewide All-Sector Virtual Hiring Event ~ 8/5
• CM Almy Hiring Event in Hinckley ~ 8/6

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

• Identify Your Interests ~ 8/3
• Creating A Winning Resume ~ 8/3 or 8/5
• Creating & Navigating Your Maine Job Link Job Seeker Account ~ 8/4
• Preparing for Your Virtual Interview ~ 8/4
• Job Readiness - Preparing to Apply for a New Job ~ 8/5

FED Workshop:  

• Navigating USAJOBS-Finding & Applying for Fedl Jobs ~ 8/2
• 5 Steps to Get Hired ~ 8/3 (Veteran or Military Spouse)
• Writing Your Federal Resume ~ 8/5

Other Opportunities!

Workforce Training:

• Various No-cost, Short-term Training.
• FREE Digital Literacy / Computer Classes
• Essentials of College Planning

SBA Webinar: SBA Learning Platform ~ Various Videos

Maine SBDC ~ Business Videos

Safety Works OSHA Lockout/Tagout Training ~ 8/10 or 8/11

Job Corps offers FREE Training for jobseekers ages 16 – 24

   Loring Job Corps Center   Penobscot Job Corps Center

Training Talk!

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) oversees:

1. The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act - the provision of employment assistance, labor market information, and education through programs for adults, dislocated workers, youth, Job Corps
2. Employment services authorized by the Wagner-Peyser Act,
3. Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
4. Foreign Labor Certification activities authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act.
5. The Senior Community Service Employment Program
6.  Apprenticeship programs authorized by the National Apprenticeship Act.
7. The federal-state Unemployment Insurance (UI) program

Generating a Maine business of your own can be daunting. You will need adequate funding, time, personal support, and professional support in order to move forward successfully with your entrepreneurial dreams.

Save the DATE!!!  The Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign returns to the Augusta Civic Center!  Looking for a job or to change your career?  Don’t miss the largest employment event in New England on August 26^th.  The MHAV event is geared towards Veterans and their families; However, ALL jobseekers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Great State of Maine Air Show is back!  September 4 – 5, 2021 on Brunswick Landing; tickets on sale NOW!

August is:

FAMILY FUN MONTH

BACK TO SCHOOL MONTH

IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

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