Augusta CareerCenter Hosting Job fair on August 31

Augusta, Maine - Twenty-two employers will be recruiting at the Augusta CareerCenter from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, August 31, at 21 Enterprise Drive, suite 2 in Augusta. All are seeking qualified employees to fill current positions. Job seekers are encouraged to dress appropriately, bring a current resume and be prepared to interview.

"Employers are recruiting at Maine's CareerCenters," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Our monthly job fairs make connections between job seekers and their next position. Each CareerCenter offers several workshops that can help you write a better resume, brush up on your interviewing skills, and prepare to meet with employers. I urge employers and job seekers alike to contact your local CareerCenter."

Participating employers include:

- Assistance Plus - AngelZ Behavioral Health - athenahealth - Care and Comfort - Catholic Charities - Community Health and Counseling Services - Eastern Maine Health Care - Federal Correctional Institution NH - Goodwill Industries - Kaplan University - Maine Army National Guard - Maine Department of Corrections - Maine Staffing Group - Maine State Police - Merrymeeting Behavioral Health - NRF Distributors - Sage Dining - Sears--Augusta - Securitas USA - SequelCare of Maine - Stericycle Communication Solutions - TD Bank contact center

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 free of charge.

Call 624-5120 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711). More information is available on the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com .

Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.