The MaineLinks Newsletter

Week of September 20, 2021

Training Resources & Information

What to Know!

When searching for your next or first career, you really need a starting point, these may help:

• What do you want to do for a living?
• Career Exploration and Training
• Research your desired occupation

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, also known as "VR," is a Department of Labor program that helps people who have disabilities to get and keep a job.

New Ventures Maine helps people all over the state venture in new directions by offering tuition-free programs for career, business, and financial education

Maine’s Hire-A-Vet Campaign is underway.  Keep an eye out for the upcoming workshops and hiring events. All hiring events & most workshops are open to the public.

This Week!

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

• Lewiston CareerCenter Outside Hiring Event ~ 9/22
• Portland Career Center Open Air Event ~ 9/23
• Hire A Vet Virtual Hiring Event ~ 9/23 (open to the public)

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

• Resume Workshops ~ Multiple Dates
• Become an Expert at Navigating Resources and State Benefit Systems (SERIES) ~ 9/21
• Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History ~ 9/21
• Applying for State Government Employment ~ 9/21
• Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session 9/22

FED Workshop:  

• Navigating USAJOBS - Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs 9/20
• Writing Your Federal Resume ~ 9/23
• Federal Employment: Strategy Session ~ 9/23 (Veteran/Spouses)

Other Opportunities!

Workforce Training:

• Various No-cost, Short-term Training.
• Career in Healthcare!
• FREE Digital Literacy / Computer Classes
• Essentials of College Planning
• SCORE’s small business training workshops
• Job Corps offers FREE Training for jobseekers ages 16 – 24 Loring Job Corps Center Penobscot Job Corps Center

Training Talk!

Do you need help learning computers?! Here are some helpful agencies or links to learning centers here in Maine and beyond!

• National Digital Equity Center
• GFI Learn Free
• Maine State Library

The Basics!

• Free Short-Term Training
• Job Hunting Tips
• Job Seeker Guide
• Resources for laid off workers
• Transitioning from one job to another

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. The program provides training for low-income, unemployed seniors.

Are you moving to or around Maine?  Have you lived here a while and wonder, what else is there to do?  Maine is a great place to live and work! 

The third week of September is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s timed for this week because it’s about the same time that farmers take to the fields working tirelessly to get their crops in for the year.

September is:

Self-Improvement Month! Self-improvement is an ongoing practice that everyone should try.  Here are some basic ways to take care of yourself and improve:

1. Adopt an exercise routine
2. Read some books
3. Volunteer
4. Take a class

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