The MaineLinks Newsletter

Week of April 19, 2021

Training Resources & Information

The New!

Check out the Maine CareerCenter Resource page! This page has links to help you relocate, career plan, choose healthcare, locate service providers and recruiters, and more. 

Veterans, are you looking to find out what you need to do to get your occupational license here in Maine.  The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) can connect you with multiple contacts with the Maine's Professional and Occupational Licensing Initiative to show you exactly what is needed to be licensed here in Maine!

The Upcoming!

• FED Workshop:  Navigating USAJOBS - Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs ~ 4/20
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History ~ 4/20
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session ~ 4/20
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Zoom Basics & Job Search Essentials ~ 4/21
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: l Maine JobLink- Creating and Using Your Maine Employer Account offered by the Maine CareerCenters ~ 4/21 (This workshop is for Employers!)
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Support for Unemployed Workers Affected by Opioid Crisis: Info Session ~ 4/21
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Resume & Cover Letter Development ~ 4/27
• Hiring Event: Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Vets ~ 4/27
• FED Workshop: Writing Your Federal Resume ~ 4/28
• Workshop: Virtual Statewide: Maine's Employment & Training Program Info Session ~ 4/28
• Hiring Event: Portland Hiring Event: Manpower ~ 4/28
• Hiring Event: Virtual Hiring Event: 10th Annual York County Job Fair - Hospitality Sector ~ 4/28
• Workshop: Virtual Online Orientation Session for 55+ ~ 4/28
• Hiring Event: Virtual Hiring Event for Part-Time/Flex Jobs/ Remote Work/Work from Home Jobs Employment ~ 4/29
• Workshops: Ongoing Multiple Workshops ~ Various

Let's Talk Training!

GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.

Did you know typing.com offers FREE Computer Basics and Tech Literacy, Online Behavior and Safety, as well as Comprehensive Keyboarding curriculums to enhance your work and online presence? Classes are available in multilingual content as well!

Looking to go back to school?  These sites will get you started on that exciting journey!

• S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Maine Adult Education
• Maine’s Career & Technical Education Schools.
• Higher Education in Maine
• Not finding what you’re looking for?
• Need More Information?!

Are you looking for more workshops and virtual hiring events?  Check out the Free Webinars Hosted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

Searching for Work: Age 55+ with or without health or physical restrictions – YouTube Video from Goodwill NNE and SCSEP

OnwardME.org, a resource for Maine people affected by COVID-19 to find assistance programs, workforce training, and employment opportunities.

Something to nibble on:

Course Offering: The Business of Maine Lobster 10 weekly live-streamed classes begins 4/22 and is FREE

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