Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo and York County residents: Workforce Solutions
Impacted 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 Workforce Partners above..
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. VR helps people who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
Maine Adult Education is a public education and career pathways system that enables adults to be prepared for post-secondary education and/or employment.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP): Age 55+, unemployed, low income, and looking for work; A4TD (Associates for Training & Development) can help: apply at a4td.org or call (207) 577-6492.
Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) - Federally funded program that works with adults to assist them in going on to college. Also provide help with filing FASFA and finding grants to help pay for schooling.
Common Threads helps create new lives for immigrants & others living with poverty
Creating and Navigating Your Maine JobLink Account Workshop - offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 2-3:30 PM & Wednesday’s 9:30 – 11 AM. To reserve your space; call 1-800-760-1573 or email augusta.careercenter@maine.gov type Maine Job Link Workshop in your subject line with day/time you would like to attend
Virtual Resume Workshop - Offered Every Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 3:00pm & Thursdays, 10:30am to noon. Email Portland.CareerCenter@maine.gov and type “Resume Workshop” as your subject.
Navigating USAJOBS – Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs
Interviewing
Benefits Counseling Services (BCS) - A free statewide service to help people understand how working affects their Social Security disability and other benefits. 1-888-208-8700
The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to people with disabilities upon request.
Maine Department of Labor and Maine CareerCenters provide equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.