"CareerCenters provide many ways to enhance your job search," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Workshops are available at no cost to the participant and benefit everyone from entry-level to executive-level positions. Every day, we are helping Mainers get back to work or get a better, higher-paying job. With over 10,000 jobs on the Maine Job Bank, a visit to MaineCareerCenter.com will connect you with new opportunities and no-cost help to jump start your career."
The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick continues its series of workshops and programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. For more information on any of the CareerCenters programs, visit www.mainecareercenter.com or call 207-373-4000.
The following workshops and programs are free to the public and will be held at the CareerCenter in Brunswick unless otherwise noted. All events require pre-registration in person or by phone.
Career Directions / Putting the Pieces Together: Wednesday, June 3, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Explores your career interests, aptitudes, values, personality, motivation, and how each transfers to today's job market.
GATEways to Employment: Thursday, June 4 and 18, 9 a.m. to noon
Designed to help you jump start your work search with the latest tips and tools you'll need to know in order to conduct a successful job search in today's labor market. (Please Note: Maine Job Bank Registration/Account Required).
Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Covers the basics of how to evaluate or create an effective resume and cover letter.
Effective Job Interviewing Workshop: Wednesday, June 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dedicated to exploring proper interviewing techniques and tips.
Computer Boot Camp: Individual sessions held daily 8:30 to 9:30a.m. and 3:30 to 4:30p.m.
All sessions are by appointment only. Basic instruction on how to use a computer for work search purposes. Intended for novice computer users only.
The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter also features several sessions led by these partner organizations:
Essentials of College Planning Workshop - Tuesday, June 9 and 23, 11:30 am. to 1:30 p.m.
Christy Le from the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) offers a free workshop for adults 19 and older covering College Awareness and Planning along with the Federal Financial Aid process. She will assist participants in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To register for the next available session or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit MEOC's website, meoc.maine.edu .
Small Business Start Up Workshop-Thursday, June 18, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Interested in self-employment? Learn what it takes to plan, start, and run a successful small business and realize the challenges and satisfaction of working for yourself. Join us for a two-hour afternoon session, where Maine Small Business Development Center Certified Master Business Counselor, Brad Swanson, will walk you through the keys to successful business startup and management. A focus will be put on the business plan; What is it? Why do you need one? What can it do for you?
Goodwill Workforce Solutions
Administers federally funded employment and training programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Certain eligibility requirements apply. If you are at least 16 years of age and think you might qualify or benefit from training that could be classroom based or on the job, contact the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick at 207-373-4000 to speak with a Goodwill representative.
Maine Centers for Women, Work & Community
Offers classes at no cost in Assertive Communication, Creating Your Future, Creating the Rest of Your Life, Credit Yourself, Entrepreneurial Training, Financing Your Future, Professional Development and Mature Worker Activities. For more information, call Shelley Taylor in Brunswick at 207-386-1664 or go to www.womenworkandcommunity.org. Workshops are held at Brunswick Landing at the University College administrative offices, found on the campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on the first floor wing of Orion Hall, 12 Sewall Street, Brunswick.
Each of the 12 statewide CareerCenters provide public-access computer workstations equipped with Microsoft Office, resume writing and cover letter software. In addition Internet access and O'Net software for individual skills assessment are provided. Employers can list their open positions on Maine's Job Bank and take advantage of the online matching system, which identifies and refers job candidates. All CareerCenter services are provided free of charge to employers and job seeking customers.
The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, located at 275 Bath Road in Brunswick, is open 8 a.m.to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and can be reached at 207-373-4000 or 1-888-836-3355 (TTY users should dial Maine Relay 711). 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.
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