January Programs for Job Seekers at the Wilton CareerCenter

Wilton, Maine - For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for job seekers in January. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 645-5800.

"I urge Mainers looking for work to connect with their local Maine CareerCenter," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Resources like workshops and computer labs will help you improve your job prospects. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for training that leads to a new career at no cost to you."

Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: Thursday, January 7, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

This orientation is for people with disabilities, who are considering Vocational Rehabilitation services. Registration is not required.

GATEway to Employment: Wednesdays, January 13 and 27, 9 a.m. to Noon

This workshop offers an overview of basic information on resumes; interviews and job search skills
as well as CareerCenter and community resources available during a job search-learn how the CareerCenter can help!

Essentials of College Planning for Adults: Thursday, January 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Covers the basic steps for successful college enrollment: learn about college and trade schools, entrance requirements, readiness and transitional issues of adult students, admissions procedures and financial aid. Review a typical admissions application, request admissions materials and financial aid information from prospective colleges and complete the financial aid form. To register, call 1-800-281-3703. Bring last year's income tax forms to the appointment.

Resumes and Interview Skills: Call for Schedule

An in-depth exploration of the job search, resumes, applications and interviews. Learn how to stand out positively by marketing yourself-in person and on paper-in a way that directly matches employer needs. "Tough" interview questions will be discussed so that you can answer them with confidence. Call us at 645-5800 to check our schedule of dates and times and schedule a workshop.

Small Business Trainings

Small Business Administration will be offering three different workshops:

"Starting Your Own Small Business" "Access to Capital" "Federal and State Resources for Small Business" Most of these workshops are two hours long. For more information please call Bill Card at 622-8555.

O*Net Ability Profiler

O*Net is a career exploration tool that helps individuals plan work livelihoods using a paper and pencil format with optional apparatus parts and computerized scoring. Results can be used to identify strengths for which more training/education is needed and to identify occupations that fit an individual's strengths. Please call if interested; this workshop requires five or more participants to run.

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 645-5800 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter, located at 865 U.S. Rt. 2E Wilton, 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.