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DHC Annual Meeting: Strategies for Growing Maine’s Workforce and Economy through Diversity and Inclusion
This year's annual conference will center on workforce development, with a State of Maine panel discussing the State Economic Development Strategic Plan. The event will also include a working session aimed at identifying any gaps in the plan and brainstorming ways to overcome obstacles, as well as strategic implementation breakout discussions.
Day/Time: Tuesday, October 8th, 9 AM-4:30 PM
Location: Thomas Collage
2024 Nature ME Summit
This summit gathers stakeholders and professionals with a shared commitment to advancing the health and well-being of children and families at all developmental stages. The summit's content is tailored for medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, social service providers, prevention professionals, public health educators, community members, and others involved in delivering tobacco, substance use, and behavioral health prevention and treatment services in Maine.
Dates: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, and Thursday, October 31, 2024
Location: Augusta Civic Center
Day 1: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Day 2: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Join us in celebrating over a decade of serving Veterans across Maine with the 2024 Maine’s Hire-A-Vet Campaign! Our dedicated Planning Committee is already working hard to ensure another successful campaign. Whether you're an employer or a job seeker, we invite you to participate in our upcoming events. All job seekers are welcome!
- October 17, 2024, | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Poland Spring Conference Center: Inside and Outside Hiring Event – REGISTRATION OPENS September 19, 2024
- November 22, 2024, | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | York County Community College: Inside Hiring Event – REGISTRATION OPENS October 18, 2024
Child Care Toolkit for Employers
The Office of Child and Family Services at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Coastal Enterprises, Inc (CEI), and The Best Place for Working Parents® have joined forces to create a resource guide. This guide offers practical examples and options to employers who are prepared to address the childcare needs of their employees. It presents a variety of solutions tailored to meet employers at their current stage, empowering them to take the next step that aligns best with their organization.
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Engage Maines’s Global Talent Forum
Join Greater Portland Workforce Initiative (GPWI) at SMCC on October 16 to discover how you can contribute to cultivating a more diverse and skilled workforce in Maine! Small businesses and employers with limited HR capacity are encouraged to sign up for Engage Maine's Global Talent Forum series. Through intimate workshops led by local specialists, employers will gain insights into strategies, best practices, and innovative resources to enhance their initiatives in recruiting, retaining, and advancing international talent!
Day/Time: Wednesday, October 16th, 8:30 am - 12 pm
Location: Southern Maine Community College's McKernan Hospitality Center
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City of Portland Announces New Round of Job Creation Grants
The City of Portland's Business Assistance Program for Job Creation (BAP) offers reimbursement-based matching grants of up to $20,000 to new and expanding for-profit businesses in Portland. This funding is aimed at creating new full-time and part-time jobs for low/moderate income individuals. The program provides $10,000 per full-time job and $5,000 per part-time job. BAP is supported by the City of Portland's Community Development Block Grant. It's important to note that NET NEW jobs are those that didn't exist at the time of application to this program, and do not include jobs that became available due to an employee leaving or being let go.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to honor and recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities to the American workforce and economy. NDEAM underscores our dedication to providing disabled workers with access to quality employment opportunities throughout the year. This year's official theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," encapsulates the spirit of this commitment.
You can access all events hosted in October here.
Virtual Workshop: Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business
Join the virtual presentation featuring Mario Erisnord from the USDOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration on November 14, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:30 am. This event is organized by the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Springvale CareerCenter. The presentation will cover valuable information about retirement plans and the key factors to consider when selecting one for your business. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link closer to the event. For further details, please contact Marcella.J.Spruce@maine.gov.
Sunrise County Economic Summit 2024: Join the summit and delve into the housing, digital equity, and tourism economy dynamics in rural Maine. This year's summit will include a keynote address by John Egan, Senior Program Officer for Strategic Initiatives at Genesis. Following the summit, you can participate in a brief tour of the new fishway constructed around the dam in Danforth with Town Manager Ardis Brown.
Location: Danforth Town Hall 52 Depot Street, Danforth, ME 04424
Time: Oct 16, 2024, 10:00 am - 02:30 pm
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Maine Apprenticeship Program Info Session
Join the Maine Apprenticeship Program team in this 30-minute info session to learn more about starting a registered apprenticeship program, benefits, and next steps. Register in advance here. For more information prior to the Info Session, please visit the MAP website at https://apprenticeship.maine.gov.
Day/Time: Friday, October 18th, 10 AM
Location: Zoom
Inclusion Maine Conference
The Inclusion Maine Conference is a multi-day educational event aimed at enhancing talent attraction and retention in Maine. It brings together HR professionals, business executives, nonprofit leaders, and government officials to learn about enhancing community and workplace inclusion. The conference's training program is endorsed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
Registration is open.
Day/Time: February 11th-13th
Location: Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland
Start Your Own Business at 50+
Are you interested in joining a class for people over 50 who are seeking to enhance their financial situation? The choice to launch your own business can be both thrilling and overwhelming. Work for Yourself@50+ provides the necessary information for your success. This 90-minute workshop, led by our experienced team, will equip you with the knowledge, assistance, and tools required to make well-informed decisions about self-employment and take the initial steps toward a successful venture. For more information, please click here.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program
The federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit program provides tax credits to businesses who hire Mainers facing serious barriers to employment, such as the long-term unemployed and justice-involved Mainers. The program incentivizes hiring of populations who often watch from the sidelines while their neighbors thrive in the workforce. For more information, please click here.
CareerCenter Employer Guide
Discover the resources and services offered to support the growth, management, and development of your workforce in Maine.
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If you’d prefer to access services and information in-person, we welcome you to visit a CareerCenter location near you.
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Each of the centers across the state provides public computers with internet access, Microsoft Office, resume/cover letter writing software, and O*Net software for personal skills assessment.
Employers can list their open positions on Maine JobLink and use our online system which matches jobs with candidates. All CareerCenter services are provided at no charge to employers and job seekers. Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service in all Department of Labor programs.
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