"Job fairs give job seekers and employers a way to meet face to face and learn about each other," said Governor Paul LePage. "Be prepared. Visit the Skowhegan CareerCenter for resume and interviewing workshops."
More than 30 businesses from Madison, Anson, Skowhegan and surrounding towns are signed up to participate in the job fair, including:
@ Work Personnel Arcadia New England Assistance Plus Backyard Farms Bob's Cash Fuel Care and Comfort Catholic Charities Maine Cousineau Wood Products of Maine LLC Crisis & Counseling Centers Crossway LLC Genesis Healthcare Cedar Ridge Genesis Healthcare Sandy River Hearth and Home Realty Home Care of Maine Home Depot Integrated Sales Solutions Kennebec Behavioral Health Kennebec Valley Community College MAC Residential Services Madison/Skowhegan Fire Department Maine Behavioral Health Organization Maine Staffing Group Manpower Maine Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center MCD Communities NAMI Maine National Able Network Penobscot Job Corps Skills Inc. Small Business Administration Springborn Staffing Services T-Mobile University of Maine at Augusta Walmart All have job openings that they are looking to fill. For an up to date listing of businesses participating, visit http://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/job-fairs/index.shtml .
If your business would like to host a table at the job fair, please email mba@madisonmaine.com.
To assist job seekers in getting the most from attending the job fair, MBA is hosting a workshop on how to effectively network and stand out on Thursday, January 15, 5 to 7 p.m. at 52 Main Street in Madison. This workshop is free and open to any job seeker who wants to gain an edge when meeting potential employers face to face.
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 no cost.
Call 474-4950 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops. The CareerCenter, located at 98 North Avenue, Suite 20, Skowhegan, 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 an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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