WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter at 865 Route 2 has announced upcoming July employment workshops at no cost to the public for those interested. Registration is required.
MEOC-101-Essentials of College Planning will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9. This workshop introduces people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. This workshop touches on the four steps in the college process, admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. The Financial Aid portion of this workshop will provide an overview of financial basics and the completion of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid.
Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation will from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2. This is an orientation for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Orientations are held the first Thursday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required for this program.
Gateways to Employment will have two workshops, running from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, July 1 and 15. It will provide more information about the resources that the CareerCenter has to offer and show some of the newest tools that can assist in conducting an efficient and productive job search. Topics covered include how to tap into the “hidden job market”; identifying the skills you have to offer employers and tips on successfully completing applications, resumes and cover letters as well how to register and apply for jobs posted through the CareerCenter.
Small Business Administration will be offering three different workshops: “Starting Your Own Small Business,” “Access to Capital” and “Federal and State Resources for Small Businesses.” Most of these workshops are two hours long. Those interested in this workshop should call the Wilton CareerCenter to sign up.
If attendees have preferred needs: 207-645-5822, patty.e.ladd@maine.gov.
FMI: 1-800-281-3703, 207-645-5800, www.wmca.org.
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