Work / Search News: March 2017

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• Work / Search News: March 2017
• Maine-at-Work Initiative
• 'Tis the Season for Seasonal Jobs
• Credit Repair Class in Rockland on March 21
• Job Fair Season
• Is your Maine JobLink account disabled?
• Video: Common Mistakes Made by Unemployment Insurance Claimants
• 10,189 Available Job Openings
• Linking the Community with Jobs
• Free Job Search Workshops

Maine-at-Work Initiative

The Maine-at-Work Initiative was created to help employers and job seekers learn of the many resources available to them.

Need a Job? Training? Certification? We can help!

Maine Department of Labor and our Workforce Partners provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge for people seeking jobs in Maine. We are here to help with services for:

• Job seekers and people exploring a career change
• Veterans
• Laid-off workers
• People with disabilities

Plus, find out if you’re eligible for no-cost training and job placement programs that can help you with:

• Tuition / Fees
• Books / Supplies
• Transportation
• Childcare
• Employment opportunities

For example, Western Maine Community Action CareerCenter staff worked with a young lady, 21, who was unemployed. She is a single mother of three children under the age of five. With the CareerCenter’s assistance, she secured a full-time job with full-time daycare and transportation to her worksite. She has completed her Personal Support Specialist course and is going on to a Certified Nursing Assistant program.

For assistance with services outlined above, contact your preferred Maine CareerCenter or one of our Workforce Partners in the American Job Center network: Click Here

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'Tis the Season for Seasonal Jobs

Employers are starting to hire for seasonal jobs in various industries around Maine. Seasonal jobs are a great opportunity for many reasons, including:

• Get your foot in the door with a company for future opportunities.
• Earn a second income for a short period of time to help pay bills or to save up for a purchase.
• Try out a position or industry to see if it's the right fit for you.

Click for Seasonal Job Listings

Credit Repair Class in Rockland on March 21

Tuesday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rockland CareerCenter
91 Camden Street, Suite 201, Rockland, ME

A new workshop offered at Rockland CareerCenter aims at helping people for whom poor credit scores can get in the way of employment, finance and housing.

There is no cost to attend.

Participants will learn about the expanding significance of credit scores. There will be discussion of how to understand, analyze, repair, and build credit scores.

In the spirit of the SEC's warning on credit repair services, the class will also look at the risks of credit repair and debt management services, and empower individuals to manage their own credit, no matter how dire the circumstances may seem.

Participants will be given the tools to establish credit using both traditional and non-traditional means.

The free workshop will be conducted by Kevin Boggs of Bangor Savings Bank on a non-commercial basis. This is strictly intended to help job seekers understand how credit affects them, and what they can do to improve their situation.

People who want to attend this workshop are asked to register by calling the Rockland CareerCenter at 207-596-2600. Space is limited.

Job Fair Season

Soon spring will have sprung and so too will many opportunities to find a new job. The Department of Labor’s network of 12 CareerCenters will be sponsoring or participating in several career fairs. Hundreds of employers will be hiring for both permanent and seasonal positions.

Need to update your resume or practice interviewing skills? Contact a Maine CareerCenter or one of our partners in the American Job Center network for help.

• March 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Belfast Regional Job Fair, UMaine Hutchinnson Center, 80 Belmont Ave (Rt. 3), Belfast
• March 9, 9 a.m. to Noon - Customer Service Job Fair, Bangor Mall, 663 Stillwater Ave, Bangor
• March 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Spring Job Fair, Northern Maine Community College, 33 Edgemont Dr., Presque Isle
• March 14, 1 to 3 p.m. - KidsPeace is Recruiting at the Tri-County CareerCenter, 45 Oak Street, Bangor
• March 16, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  - State of Maine, Office of Information Technology Career Fair, 51 Commerce Drive, Augusta (JOB SEEKER REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT THE LINK)
• March 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Southern Midcoast Hiring Fair, Cook's Corner Mall, Brunswick
• March 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Milbridge Area Job Fair, Seaworthy Event Center, 23 Main Street, Milbridge
• March 27, 9 to 11 a.m. - New England Home Health Care is Recruiting at the Tri-County CareerCenter, 45 Oak Street, Bangor
• March 27, 1 to 4 p.m. - Monthly Hiring Event, York County CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale
• March 30, 1 to 4 p.m. - Weekly Staffign Firm Hiring Event, York County CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale
• April 5, 2 to 6 p.m. - 7th Annual York County Regional Job Fair, Nasson Community Center, 475 Main Street, Springvale
• April 5, 9 to 11 a.m. - Summer Seasonal Job Fair, Greater Portland CareerCenter, 151 Jetport Blvd., Portland
• April 5, Noon to 3 p.m. - Greater Portland Area Job Fair, Greater Portland CareerCenter, 151 Jetport Blvd., Portland

View All Job Fairs Scheduled Statewide

Is your Maine JobLink account disabled?

To stay current with solid security practices, the Maine JobLink software has been updated. This update affects accounts that have not been accessed for a long period of time. If you have not logged into your account since July 5, 2016, you will not be able to until your account is enabled. Contact your closest CareerCenter to enable your account.

Log In to Maine JobLink

Find a CareerCenter: http://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/index.shtml

Example.

The following issues were found in your input. This username and related account were disabled on March 1, 2017. Please contact your nearest Workforce Center to request reactivation of your account. A list of Workforce Centers can be found clicking Contact in the menu.

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10,189 Available Job Openings

Including:

• Mechanical Specialist CL1 - Plumber (Apprentice) - University of Maine, Orono, ME
• Director, Communications - Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, Westbrook, ME
• Behavioral Health Professional (230585) - Pathways of Maine, Springvale, ME
• Sales Associate PT - Fastenal, Ellsworth, ME
• Executive Chef 1 - Sodexho Operations LLC, University of Maine, Machias, ME

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Linking the Community with Jobs

Tri-County CareerCenter staff will be expanding partnerships with local libraries and adult education centers to bring CareerCenter services to outlying communities.

Trenton Town Office - First Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
59 Oak Point Rd., Trenton, ME

Ellsworth Public Library - First and Third Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. to Noon, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
20 State St., Ellsworth, ME

Newport Cultural Center - First Friday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
154 Main Street, Newport, ME

Blue Hill Public Library - Second Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
5 Parker Point Rd., Blue Hill, ME

Sullivan Town Office - Second Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
1888 U.S. Hwy. 1, Sullivan, ME

Guilford Public Library - Second Friday of every month, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
4 Library St., Guilford, ME

Greenville Shaw Library - Third Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
9 Lily Bay Rd., Greenville, ME

Penquis Community Action Program - Third Friday of every month, 9 a.m. to Noon, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
50 North Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Dexter Town Office--Council Chambers - Fourth Tuesday of every month., 9 a.m. to Noon, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
23 Main St., Dexter, ME

Machias Savings Bank - Bar Harbor - Fourth Wednesday of every month., 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
96 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor

Free Job Search Workshops

Maine CareerCenters offer workshops and classes on a variety of topics, including networking, job search techniques, résumé writing, and more. CareerCenter staff can also help you determine what programs are available to assist you and put you in touch with the best education and training resources in your area. We offer services for veterans, older workers, young people, laid-off workers, people exploring a career change, and people with disabilities.

Resume and Interview Coaching Workshop

March 21, 9 a.m. to Noon, York County Careercenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale

How to Navigate a Job Fair

March 28, 9 to 11 a.m., York County Careercenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale

Find Workshops at Maine CareerCenters

Find an American Job Center Partner in Maine

Maine Department of Labor - 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

Tel: (207) 623-7900 / TTY: Maine relay 711

Unemployment Claims: 1-800-593-7660 / TTY: Maine relay 711

Employment Services and CareerCenter: Tel: (207) 623-7981 / TTY: Maine relay 711

CareerCenter Hotline: 1-888-457-8883

Rehabilitation Services: Tel: 1-800-698-4440 / TTY: Maine relay 711 (Local Office Directory)

www.maine.gov/labor       www.mainecareercenter.gov       www.safetyworksmaine.gov

Maine Department of Labor and Maine CareerCenters are equal opportunity providers. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.