LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is offering free programs throughout July and will be offering a mini job fair. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at the CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way in Lewiston.
Between five and ten employers will be hiring at the fair. The employers scheduled to participate to date are Western Maine Driving Academy, HW Staffing, Sequel Youth Services, Tradesmen International and Xerox. Job openings include production, customer service representatives, sheet metal workers and driving instructors.
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 Facebook, www.facebook.com/pages/Lewiston-CareerCenter/137045791777. Maine Veterans receive priority of service in all CareerCenter programs.
GATEway to Employment, 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, July 10 or July 24. Learn how the CareerCenter can help you. Call to register.
Professionals Moving Ahead! — Employer Panel No. 1: “Four Generations in the Workplace,” 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, July 3. Bring your laptop or tablet to access your LinkedIn profile during this conversation.
Resumes and Interview Skills — Part I, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 10; and 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23. The July 10 class will be held at the Lewiston CareerCenter. The July 23 class will be held at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., call 753-9066 to register.
Job Search Tips for People with a Criminal History, 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 11.
Professionals Moving Ahead! — Employer Panel No. 2: Displacement Day: When My Job Was Looking for Job … A Reference Guide to Finding Work, 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, July 1. Held at the Auburn Public Library.
Job Search Skills, 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, July 24. Call to register.
Mock Job Interviews, 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 15.
Maintaining Self-Confidence, 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July 22 and 29. Call Laurie at 753-6612 to register.
Career Decision Making, July 7 and 11, and July 21 and 25. A two-part workshop. Call to register.
Competitive Skills Scholarship Program, open to all qualified Maine residents. Applications are screened. Application accepted until July 3, available at www.mainecareercenter.com and at the CareerCenter.
Training Orientation is for people interested in pursuing training and education. Call for meeting schedule and to register.
Essentials of College Planning for Adults — Basic steps for successful college enrollment. Learn about college and trade schools, entrance requirements, readiness and transitional issues of adult students, admissions procedures and financial aid. Register by calling 1-800-281-3703. Please bring last year’s income tax forms to the appointment.
Orientation for People with Disabilities, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 18. Registration not required.
CareerCenters are part of the Maine Department of Labor. All services are free of charge. The Lewiston CareerCenter is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. More information is available on the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com.
Maine CareerCenters are equal-opportunity providers. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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