LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, is offering programs for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability.
All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted.
The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th annual job fair April 5 at Central Maine Community College. More than 50 businesses will participate and space is still available.
The Lewiston CareerCenter will hold special Preparing for a Job Fair workshops from 12:30 to 2 p.m. March 25 and 27 and at CMCC on March 28. The sessions help people get the most out of the job fair.
GATEway to Employment is offered Thursdays from 1-4 p.m.
Professionals Moving Ahead! offered the first and third Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration not required.
LinkedIn from an Employer’s Perspective on March 7 with Paul Mosley, president of Penobscot Executive Search LLC.
Ask Human Resource Professionals and Experts on March 21. Several HR professionals will answer questions.
Job Search Skills will be from 2-4 p.m. March 11.
Resumes and Interview Skills, Part I. Two sessions will be held, one at the CareerCenter, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 14; one at the Auburn Public Library, 2-5 p.m. March 21. To register for the Auburn Library session, call 333-6640.
Resumes Part II follows up Resumes Part I. To register, you must have taken Resumes Part I and have a completed a resume. Held 1-3 p.m. March 20.
Mock Job Interviews. Two sessions, 9-11 a.m. March 13 and 27. Registration required.
Job Search Tips for People with a Criminal History, 9-10 a.m. March 8. Call to register.
Career Decision Making, will be offered in two separate sessions. Registration required. Session one: March 11 and 15; Session two: March 25 and 29.
CareerCenter Training Orientation, for people interested in pursuing training and education. Call to receive the meeting schedule and to register. If you are interested in job search only, consider “The Job Search Skills” workshop.
Training Orientations are also offered at the South Paris CareerCenter at 1:30 p.m. March 21. The orientation will be held at 4 Western Ave., the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Building, South Paris. For more information, call 743-7763, ext. 1.
Essentials of College Planning for Adults covers the basic steps for successful college enrollment. To register, call 800-281-3703. Bring last year’s income tax forms to the appointment.
Adult Education Consultations are available with an Adult Education representative. Representatives will be in the lobby from 10:15-11 a.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation, offered for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Registration not required. Session will be 1-2:30 p.m. March 15.
Surviving Unemployment from a Financial Perspective, 10 a.m. to noon March 20. Presented by Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community. To register, call Laurie at 753-6612.
CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. 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 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.
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