WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter will offer several programs next month for job seekers who are trying to find new work or make a career change.
With several fall job fairs already scheduled, job seekers should visit their local CareerCenter or visit MaineCareerCenter.com and the Maine Job Bank to get prepared, Gov. Paul R. LePage stated Friday in a news release.
“Mainers who want help in finding a job will have plenty of opportunities this fall,” LePage said. “(Attending) CareerCenter workshops in interviewing, job search skills and resume writing are just a few ways to improve your work search.”
Upcoming workshops and events, which are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted, include:
• “GATEway to Employment” from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 3 and 17. This workshop offers an overview of basic information on resumes, interviews and job search skills, as well as CareerCenter and community resources available during a job search. Learn how the CareerCenter can help.
• “Essentials of College Planning for Adults” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. This workshop covers the 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. Review a typical admissions application, request admissions materials and financial aid information from prospective colleges and complete the financial aid form. To register, call 1-800-281-3703. Bring last year’s income tax forms to the appointment.
• “Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation” from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 4. This orientation is for people with disabilities who are considering Vocational Rehabilitation services. Registration is not required.
• “Resumes and Interview Skills.” Call to schedule an in-depth exploration of the job search, resumes, applications and interview skills. Learn how to stand out positively by marketing yourself — in person and on paper — in a way that directly matches employer needs. “Tough” interview questions will be discussed so that you can answer them with confidence. Call us at 207-645-5800 to check our schedule of dates and times and schedule a workshop.
• “O*Net Ability Profiler.” Call to schedule. O*Net is a career exploration tool that helps individuals plan work livelihoods using a paper and pencil format with optional apparatus parts and computerized scoring. Results can be used to identify strengths for which more training/education is needed and to identify occupations that fit an individual’s strengths. This workshop requires five or more participants to run.
• “Community College Adviser.” Discuss your college options and explore college choices based on your interests and career goals. Call Randy Berry at 207-740-0112 or email him at rberry@cmcc.edu for an appointment.
To learn more, like the Wilton CareerCenter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WiltonCareercenter. Maine veterans receive priority in all CareerCenter programs. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 207-474-4950.
CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O*Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.
Call 207-645-5800 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter.
The CareerCenter, located at 865 U.S. Route 2E, Wilton, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More information is available on the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com.
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