LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is kicking off the new year with a mini Job Fair and programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability.
The mini Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 6, at the CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way. Participating employers include Carbonite, Estes Express Lines, Formed Fiber Technologies, MAS Home Care of Maine, Notify MD, Opportunities Enterprises, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Support Solutions. Positions include material handlers, clerical positions, truck drivers, production helpers, technical support representatives, health professionals and customer services representatives.
All businesses looking to hire and people looking for work should register with the Maine Job Bank. This month the Job Bank has approximately 23,000 registered job seekers and about 6,000 job openings. There is no cost to create a profile if you are a job seeker or to list a job if you are an employer.
Workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 753-9005. To learn more, like the Lewiston CareerCenter on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Lewiston-CareerCenter/137045791777 . Maine Veterans receive priority of service in all CareerCenter programs.
Job Search Tips for People with a Criminal History — From 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 3.
GATEway to Employment — The first and third Thursday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m.
Professionals Moving Ahead! — First and third Thursday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon. For Jan. 16: Beyond Employment— Setting Goals and Thinking Beyond the Next Job! led by Amie Parker, SPHR, employment manager at Bates College.
Job Search Skills — 9 to 11 a.m., Jan. 22.
Resumes and Interview Skills Part I — Two sessions, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the CareerCenter, and 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Auburn Public Library. To register for the Auburn Library session, call 333-6640.
Resume Writing Workshop: 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 27; registration required.
Resumes Part II — Follows up Resumes Part I; to register, you must have taken Resumes Part I and have a completed resume. From 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 13.
Mock Job Interviews — From noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 13; registration required.
Career Decision Making — A two-part workshop; registration required. Two sessions offered; session one is Jan. 6 and 10; session two is Jan. 27 and 31.
CareerCenter Training Orientation is an overview of training programs at the CareerCenter. Please call to receive the meeting schedule and to register. If you are interested in job search only, consider the Job Search Skills workshop.
Training orientations are also offered at the South Paris CareerCenter in the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce building at 4 Western Ave. For more information and dates and times, call 743-7763, ext. 1.
Essentials of College Planning for Adults. To register, call 800-281-3703. Bring last year’s income tax forms to the appointment.
Adult Education Consultations — Adult Education representatives will be in the lobby every Wednesday in January from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Orientation for People with Disabilities — From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required.
Call 753-9005 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter in Lewiston is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. More information is available on the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com.
Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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