The MaineLinks Newsletter

Week of October 11, 2021

Training Resources & Information

What to Know!

The Maine Department of Labor provides workshops, local and virtual hiring events and postings on Maine JobLink to help connect workers to job opportunities.

Have you realize you’re not in a job where you’re living up to your potential, here are steps you can take and questions to answer to help you make informed decisions on next move:

1. Carefully list out the skills, certifications, training and experience you have that qualifies you to do more at either your current workplace or another. Export those skills that are transferable to the work you’re doing today, remembering that the work you did that was unique before may not transfer.
2. Review the job description for your current role. Did you choose a position that did not require the level of training you have? This could mean that while you’re qualified to do more, the need may not be there from your employer.
3. If you are doing work that could be expanded to leverage your talents, consider who is doing that work today. Are they qualified in ways you’re not?
4. Does your employer clearly understand the depth of your skills and training? Did you understand the job description prior to accepting the position? Talk with your employer to see how to better leverage your work and responsibilities.

This Week!

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

• NRF Outside Hiring Event, Augusta ~ 10/13
• Southern Midcoast CC Outside Hiring Event ~ 10/14

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

• How to Navigate Local Resources & State Benefit Services ~ 10/13
• Support for Unemployed Workers Affected by Opioid Crisis: Info Session ~ 10/13
• Searching for Work: Age 55+ With or Without Health & Physical Restriction ~ 10/14
• Resume Workshops ~ Multiple Dates

 Federal Workshops

• Writing Your Federal Resume ~ 10/12
• Interviewing ~ 10/13

Training Talk!

Displaced workers can begin a job search or investigate or retraining through CareerCenters operated by MDOL and its education and training partners and by researching the following online websites:

• Maine JobLink
• MyJobWave
• Jobs in ME.com
• ME Government jobs
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Occupational Outlook Quarterly

Other Opportunities!

Workforce Training:

• Various No-cost, Short-term Training.
• 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

 And MORE!

• Homeless Veteran Standdown ~ October 12 in Bangor
• FAME Webinar – Filing the 2022-2023 FAFSA – 10/13
• 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.

 October is:

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a time to talk about disability employment issues, and to celebrate the contributions that disabled workers make to America’s society.

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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.