Job Fair in Lewiston on June 1 at the CareerCenter

*At least 17 employers are hiring for a variety of positions*

Lewiston, Maine - The Lewiston CareerCenter is hosting a Job Fair on Monday, June 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at its building on 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston. All employers will be hiring.

"Maine job seekers can find seasonal and permanent job opportunities at CareerCenter job fairs," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Even though we're entering the summer season in Maine, employers are hiring for year-round positions. With almost 10,000 available jobs on Maine's Job Bank now is a great time to visit MaineCareerCenter.com to learn more and to register with the Job Bank."

Employers participating in the job fair include:

- AC Electric Corp. - ADECCO - Arcadia New England - Assistance Plus - AW Sales - Carbonite - Catholic Charities Maine - Clover Health Care - Expert Staffing of Maine - Industrial Roofing Companies - Kelly Services - Labor Ready - Quality Traffic Control - Robert Half - TD Bank - Wal-Mart (Retail) - Xerox

And more.

Positions available include Class A Truck Drivers; Parts Washer; Manual Machinist; Motor Winder; Technical Support Representatives; Clerical; Warehouse; Banking; Surgical Tech; Carpenters; Deli Workers; Bakery; Stockers; Resident Advisors; Direct Support Staff; Substance Abuse Counselors; LPNs; RNs; Med Techs; CNAs; PSSs; Dietary Aides; Housekeeping; Roofing Laborers; Retail; Flagging/Traffic Control; Customer Service; Medical Secretary; Marketing Assistance; and HR Assistant.

Attendees should bring a resume and be prepared to have an "interview-like" conversation with employers to discuss skills, knowledge areas and abilities. Job seekers should also be dressed for an interview.

CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, 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.

Call 753-9005 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter, located at 5 Mollison Way in Lewiston, is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also find more information at 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.