"Job fairs give job seekers and employers a way to meet face to face and learn about each other," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Be prepared. Visit your local CareerCenter for resume and interviewing workshops."
Job seekers who need to update their resume or practice their interviewing skills should contact a CareerCenter for no-cost help. To find more information about jobs fairs across the state or to locate the closest CareerCenter and information about job training programs, visit the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com .
"Many people may avoid going to a job fair to apply to their dream job because they doubt their skills
or their ability to pay for training or returning to school," said Labor Commissioner Jeanne S. Paquette. "Whether you have a dream job in mind or just want to improve your career prospects, we urge you contact your local CareerCenter. There may be ways we can help you prepare for a job fair, brush up your skills with a specific course we recommend or retrain for an entirely different career. We have many programs right now that can assist job seekers at any stage of their career, including the long-term unemployed."
The following job fairs have been scheduled to date around the state:
January 27: Madison Area Job Fair, Madison Junior High School, 3 to 7 p.m.
January 27: Mini Job Fair at the York County CareerCenter, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
February 2: Job Fair at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 4 to 6 p.m.
February 18: Job and Resource Fair, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Warsaw Middle School, Pittsfield
February 23: Job Fair at the Augusta CareerCenter, 3 to 6 p.m.
February 24: Mini Job Fair at the York County CareerCenter, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 2: Job Fair at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 4 to 6 p.m.
March 4: Job Fair at the Greater Portland CareerCenter, Noon to 3 p.m.
March 26: Job Fair at the Machias CareerCenter, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 27: 5th Annual York County Regional Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nasson Community Center, Springvale
March 30: Job Fair at the Augusta CareerCenter, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 2: Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kennebec Valley Community College, Fairfield
April 10: Androscoggin County Community Job Fair, 9 a.m. to Noon, Central Maine Community College, Auburn
April 16: Job Fair at the Calais CareerCenter, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 16: Job Fair at the Greater Portland CareerCenter, Noon to 3 p.m.
April 27: Job Fair at the Augusta CareerCenter, 3 to 6 p.m.
May 4: Job Fair at the Lewiston CareerCenter, Time TBD
May 6: Job Fair at the Greater Portland CareerCenter, Noon to 3 p.m.
May 13: 8th Annual Regional Job Fair, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Warsaw Middle School, Pittsfield
Businesses interested in participating in these events and other no-cost hiring services that the department provides, such as Maine's Job Bank, should contact their local CareerCenter.
CareerCenters offer a variety of workshops and 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.
Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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