LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, is offering no-cost programs in April to help job-seekers improve skills and get back into the workforce.
Workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions at the CareerCenter, call 753-9005. Maine veterans receive priority of service in all CareerCenter programs.
Preparing for a Job Fair — From 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 6. Learn how to make job fairs a successful tool. There will be an Androscoggin County Community Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, April 10, at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., Auburn. Be prepared with a resume and to have an “interview-like” conversation; and dress to impress.
Professionals Moving Ahead! Reflecting Upon Lessons Learned – From 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 2. Amie Parker, director of employment at Bates College, will lead the session.
GATEway to Employment – From 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, April 2 and 16. An overview of basic information on resumes, interviews and job search skills.
Job Search Tips for People with a Criminal History – From 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, April 3. It will give job search tips.
Preparing for a Job Fair — From 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., Auburn. Register by calling 755-5239.
Resumes and Interview Skills, Part I — From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Lewiston CareerCenter, and from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Auburn Public Library. Call 753-9005 to register for the April 9 workshop. Call 753-9066 to register for April 22.
Career Decision-Making Part I — From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 6, and Friday, April 10; Part II from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 24. Registration required.
Mock Job Interviews — From 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14. Learn to master the interview. Registration required.
Professionals Moving Ahead! HR Panel — From 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 16, with local HR and recruitment professionals.
New Mainers Workshop: Completing Paper and Online Job Applications — From 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23. Registration required.
Job Search Skills — From 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Discussion of strategies used to highlight skills.
Consumers for Affordable Health Care — From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, April 1, 8 or 15. A representative from Consumers for Affordable Health Care will answer questions.
Orientation for People with Disabilities — From 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required.
Jeremy Hiltz, addiction specialist, is available from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Friday. No registration required.
Training Orientation: An overview of training programs at the CareerCenter, eligibility requirements, and information on accessing services. Call for meeting schedule and to register. In the South Paris area, call 743-7763, ext. 1, for information on the South Paris CareerCenter orientation dates and times.
Essentials of College Planning for Adults — Register by calling 1-800-281-3703. Please bring last year’s income tax forms to the appointment.
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 753-9005 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter in Lewiston is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More information is available on the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com .
Maine CareerCenters is an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To learn more, like the Lewiston CareerCenter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lewiston-CareerCenter/137045791777 .
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