BRUNSWICK
The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, and its partners offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills and employers to find qualified workers.
“Job fairs are starting up again all across the state,” said Gov. Paul LePage in a press release. “Our Career- Centers help Mainers put their best foot forward when meeting employers. Their nocost workshops help you improve your application or resume as well as strengthen interview skills. I encourage both job seekers and employers to connect with their local CareerCenter this hiring season for job search and recruiting services.”
The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick continues its series of workshops and programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. For more information on any of the CareerCenters programs, visit www.mainecareercenter.com or call (207) 373- 4000.
The following workshops and programs are free to the public and will be held at the CareerCenter in Brunswick unless otherwise noted. All events require pre-registration in person or by phone.
• Career Directions / Putting the Pieces Together: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Explores your career interests, aptitudes, values, personality, motivation and how each transfers to today’s job market.
• Planning Your Job Search: Thursday, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to noon. Designed to help you jump start your work search with the latest tips and tools you’ll need to know to conduct a successful job search in today’s labor market.
• Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Covers the basics of how to evaluate or create an effective resume and cover letter.
• Effective Job Interviewing Workshop: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dedicated to exploring proper interviewing techniques and tips.
• Computer Boot Camp: Individual sessions held daily 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. All sessions are by appointment only. Basic instruction on how to use a computer for work search purposes. Intended for novice computer users only.
The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter also features several sessions led by these partner organizations:
• Essentials of College Planning Workshop: Tuesday, Feb. 2 and 16. Christy Le from the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) offers a free workshop for adults 19 and older covering College Awareness and Planning along with the Federal Financial Aid process. She will assist participants in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To register for the next available session or for more information, call 1-800- 281-3703 or visit MEOC’s website, meoc.maine.edu.
• Small Business Start-Up Workshop: Thursday, February 25, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. A twohour afternoon session, where Maine Small Business Development Center Certified Master Business Counselor Brad Swanson will walk you through the keys to successful business startup and management, focusing on the business plan.
• Goodwill Workforce Solutions: Administers federally funded employment and training programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Certain eligibility requirements apply. If you are at least 16 years of age and think you might benefit from training that could be classroom based or on the job, contact the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick at (207) 373-4000 to speak with a Goodwill Workforce Solutions representative.
• New Ventures Maine: Offers no cost classes in Assertive Communication, Creating Your Future, Creating the Rest of Your Life, Credit Yourself, Entrepreneurial Training, Financing Your Future, Professional Development and Mature Worker Activities. For more information, call (207) 386- 1664 or go to www.newventuresmaine.org. Workshops are held at Brunswick Landing at the University College administrative offices, found on the campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on the first floor wing of Orion Hall, 12 Sewall St., Brunswick.
Each of the 12 statewide CareerCenters provide public access computer workstations equipped with Microsoft Office, resume writing and cover letter software. In addition Internet access and O’Net software for individual skills assessment are provided. Employers can list their open positions on Maine’s Job Bank and take advantage of the online matching system, which identifies and refers job candidates. All CareerCenter services are provided free of charge to employers and job seeking customers.
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