Newsletter for Job-Seekers November 30, 2020

Maine Department of Labor sent this bulletin at 11/30/2020 08:50 AM EST
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MAINE JOBLINK NEWSLETTER FOR JOB-SEEKERS

Week of Nov. 30, 2020

  • Update – help still available for those affected by Opioid crisis
  • Lewiston schools seek to train New Mainers as educators
  • A list of other useful job-search websites
  • Maine Community Colleges offer free online training for the Workforce
  • Assistance for Small Business owners in COVID times
  • Lewiston creates training for jobs in construction industry
  • Maine retailers hiring for the holiday season
  • Three virtual hiring events in December

WORKERS AFFECTED BY THE OPIOID CRISIS  Out-of-work people who believe they have been affected, either personally or through family/friends, by the opioid crisis can apply at no cost for help getting back to work. Additionally, people who are unemployed and want to go into occupational fields related to addiction/recovery can also apply, for help with training and education related to working in these fields. For details, contact one of the following local Workforce Training Agencies, depending on what county you live in:

Aroostook County Action Program: 77 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769Contact Meghan O’Berry: moberry@acap-me.org 207-554-4154, or Erin Benson: ebenson@acapme.org  207-768-3045. For: Aroostook County

Eastern Maine Development Corporation: 40 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401

Contact Doug Dunbar: ddunbar@emdc.org  207-299-5626, or Susan Cerini: scerini@emdc.org  207-561-4044. For: Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset counties

Workforce Solutions: 190 Lancaster St. Ste. 200, Portland, ME 04101

Contact David Wurm: David.Wurm@goodwillnne.org  207-615-7845. For: Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo and York counties

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LEWISTON SCHOOLS OFFER EDUCATOR ACADEMY

The Educator Academy is designed to prepare current substitutes, Ed Techs, or Adult Ed students who are interested in working in an educational setting to be successful in U.S. schools. The program will consist of four separate educational courses taught over 12 months.

Who is eligible? New Mainer students who have:

  • an interest in working in education setting as a teacher or an Ed Tech
  • the CASAS level of advanced ESL
  • income eligibility requirement to receive scholarships
  • a Bachelor’s degree from home country (doesn’t have to be in teaching)
  • access to their college degrees and diplomas
  • authorization to work in the US

When is the class? Each class will meet two days a week for 12 weeks. Students should also expect to take additional classes to work on their English to meet the requirements to be employed by the Lewiston Public Schools system. The mode of instruction – via Zoom or in person – is not determined yet. 

What do I earn if I complete? In addition to the coursework and continuing education hours, students will also improve English proficiency and receive support regarding the steps necessary to apply to Maine Department of Education (MDOE) for Educational Technician authorization or Initial Teacher Certification. There will also be financial support for fees for translation and evaluation of transcripts, fingerprinting, and MDOE application fees. Education advising for the student’s next steps and career guidance will continue after the conclusion of the Educator Academy. 

Contact If you think this program is for you, please contact Irina Petranek at ipetranek@lewistonpublicschools.org to arrange an interview.

(Please note, other opportunities to develop classroom skills in Maine were described in last week’s Newsletter. If you missed that edition and want details, please e-mail rockland.careercenter@maine.gov with “Educator” written in the subject line.)

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MANY WEBSITES ADVERTISE JOBS

The Maine JobLink at https://joblink.maine.gov is the official job-search website of the Maine Department of Labor, and we ask all our customers to use it. But there are many other websites that also advertise jobs in Maine. Here are some:

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FREE ONLINE COLLEGE CLASSES FOR THE WORKFORCE

Make sure your skills match up with what employers want – sign up for one of the Maine Community College System’s many workforce training programs. Community colleges are offering more than 25 free online programs, all tied to skills and jobs that are in demand in Maine. For information go to https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/ and click on the link called “See the list of current offerings”..

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SMALL-BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TO PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Many unemployed people today are the owners of small businesses affected by COVID-19. Now is the time to assess the impact the pandemic has had on business. Create a plan to sustain your business with step-by-step assessment tools. Make better decisions about the future of your business and its recovery. 

Visit https://www.mainesbdc.org/resource-center/home/?fbclid=IwAR30cgjyEdD_anYsiAtFPp12HtGKbBg0sbuPKDUkgCMu4rxW4eE3GMEE4u8 

These services are offered by the Maine Small Business Development Centers, 55 Exeter St., Portland 04102. (207) 780-4420.

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LEWISTON CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS THREE INFO SESSIONS

A program of training for the construction industry is being organized in Lewiston, and is expected to begin in February 2021. Students will get work experience with local employers and may be eligible for on-the-job training upon completion of the program. 

To qualify, participants must pass the CASAS test in reading and math, have the legal right to work in the United States, and successfully complete an eligibility screening. Participants should also be able to pass an employer-sponsored drug screening. The program offers a Work Ready credential, NCCER, OSHA 10, RRP certification, and instruction about workplace safety, hand- and power-tools, along with measuring, fractions, and basic geometry. Information sessions are planned for:

  • 7
  • 11
  • 16

To register for an information session, call Lewiston Adult Education at (207) 784-2928, or contact the Adult Learning Center at Longley School.

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HELP WITH MAINE JOBLINK & CONTACTING A CAREER CENTER

CareerCenter Consultants are available to assist you in a job search, including helping you register on the Maine JobLink at https://joblink.maine.gov/ada/r/home.

CareerCenters can be reached via email at MaineDol.CareerCenter@maine.gov, or through our LiveChat platform at mainecareercenter@maine.gov, or by phone. A list of CareerCenters with their phone numbers and their individual e-mail addresses can be found at mainecareercenter.gov .

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RETAILERS HIRING FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND BEYOND

There are more than 1,300 jobs in the retail industry statewide currently posted on the Maine JobLink, with some jobs being seasonal and others year-round. Here are some major retail employers and the approximate number of Job Orders they have on the Maine JobLink. (The numbers can change daily.) You can search them by typing in the company name on the Job Search page.

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DECEMBER HIRING EVENTS

The CareerCenter lists hiring events. See www.mainecareercenter.gov and click on Job Fairs. Below are three that are coming up. Contact John Wagner at John.W.Wagner@maine.gov to register as a jobseeker, and contact Leo Dion at Leo.J.Deon@maine.gov if you are an employer who wants to take part.

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UPDATES COMING TO MAINE JOBLINK

Maine Dept. of Labor is pleased to announce a new experience coming to the Maine JobLink on Dec. 7. Here are a few of the benefits you can look forward to:

  • Updated, contemporary interface with fewer clicks and easier navigation
  • More information at a glance in the Job and Training searches, to quickly find the best matches for you
  • Improved responsiveness for better experiences on your phone or tablet
  • Improved accessibility for using the system with adaptive technology

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HELP WITH MAINE JOBLINK & CONTACTING A CAREER CENTER

CareerCenter Consultants are available to assist you in a job search, including helping you register on the Maine JobLink at https://joblink.maine.gov.

CareerCenters can be reached via email at MaineDol.CareerCenter@maine.gov, or through our LiveChat platform at mainecareercenter@maine.gov, or by phone. A list of CareerCenters with their phone numbers and their individual e-mail addresses can be found at mainecareercenter.gov .

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HELP FOR LAID-OFF WORKERS

Maine Dept. of Labor offers a program to help workers who have been laid off or have otherwise lost their jobs through no fault of their own. The program is called Rapid Response, and details can be obtained by viewing a YouTube video posted by us at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOyBfIW2LQw&feature=youtu.be.

Rapid Response sessions describe important information such as your health insurance options, registering on our Maine JobLink job-search website, help with your immediate employment needs, a description of CareerCenter services available to you, and explaining that you are probably eligible for occupational training at no cost to you.

This training might be used to increase your skills in your regular work, or to help prepare you for other kinds of work. To find out who provides occupational training in your part of Maine, you can also check the news item called TRAINING & JOB SEARCH that appears lower down in this newsletter.

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ONLINE FOR VETERANS

Wednesday Dec. 2, 2020 10:00 am – 11:00 am Presentation: USERRA Round Table Discussion – Employers Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Facilitated by Debbie Kelly, Maine Director US DOL VETS; Dennis Wellman, ESGR Maine Committee Chair; and Bethanie Mazzaro, ESGR Volunteer Support Technician. This session will provide an overview of USERRA, resources available and an opportunity to ask questions.

Wednesday Dec. 9, 2020 10:00 am – 11:00 am Presentation: USERRA Round Table Discussion – Service Members/Veterans Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Facilitated by Debbie Kelly, Maine Director US DOL VETS; Dennis Wellman, ESGR Maine Committee Chair; and Bethanie Mazzaro, ESGR Volunteer Support Technician. This session will provide an overview of USERRA, resources available and an opportunity to ask questions.

To register for any these, email MaineHireAVet.DOL@maine.gov.

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CAREER CENTER ONLINE WORKSHOPS

  • Creating and Navigating Your Maine JobLink Account: This free workshop demonstrates how to create and navigate a personalized jobseeker account, and is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-760-1573, or email careercenter@maine.gov to reserve your spot.
  • Resume Workshop: This free workshop will demonstrate how to create a winning resume, and is offered on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot, email careercenter@maine.gov and type “Resume Workshop” in your subject line.

Here are some more. Click on the link to register:


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TRAINING & JOB SEARCH

Need help finding or maintaining employment, or interested in job training? CareerCenter regional partners offer financial training assistance to eligible individuals. Check out these offerings in your county:

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THIS WEEK’S JOBS ACROSS MAINE

  1. There are over 10,000 job orders posted on the Maine JobLink, below are samples
  2. See them and more at maine.gov/
  3. The reference numbers will help you find these jobs in your Maine JobLink account
  4. Many of these employers have multiple jobs; be sure to check them too

Androscoggin County

 Aroostook County

Cumberland County

  • Boat Painter Safe Harbor Great Island, Harpswell (504121)
  • Boat Detailer Safe Harbor Great Island, Harpswell (504117)
  • Marine Diesel Mechanic Safe Harbor Great Island, Harpswell (504125)
  • Marine Carpenter Safe Harbor Great Island, Harpswell (504126)
  • Marine Varnisher Safe Harbor Great Island, Harpswell (504127)

Franklin County

Hancock County

 Kennebec County

Knox County

Lincoln County

 Oxford County

Penobscot County

Piscataquis County

Sagadahoc County

Somerset County

 Waldo County

 Washington County

York County

 STATEwide JOBS

 

 

The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.
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