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Students complete CNA training

WATERVILLE — Six certified nursing assistants received their certificates at graduation ceremonies at Northern Light Continuing Care-Lakewood nursing home on Oct. 30. Billie Jo Ramsdell, Victoria Huff, Jessica Downs, Summer Ogden, Mary Ellen Goneau and Makayla Coyne completed the 180-program provided through partnerships with Western Maine Community Action at the CareerCenter in Lewiston and Mid-Maine Regional […]

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Job fair at Lewiston CareerCenter

LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 10. No appointment is required. A job fair presents an opportunity to meet face to face with recruiters or research companies ahead of time. Those attending are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and dress […]

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Organizations partner for CNA training

LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter, Western Maine Community Action in Lewiston and Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education are partnering to provide a certified nursing assistant training program starting Monday, Sept. 17. The state-certified course exceeds the state-required 180 hours of classroom instruction. Prerequisites include a reading test, interview session, a physical within the last year, immunization […]

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Training program prepares candidates for construction hires

LEWISTON — A group of students graduated from the WorkReady/Construction training program on May 14. The event was hosted at Community Concepts and is offered through the collaboration of Lewiston Adult Education, Western Maine Community Action (WMCA), Lewiston CareerCenter, John T. Gorman Foundation, Community Concepts, City of Lewiston and Take 2.  Area contractors joined the […]

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Rotary sponsors blood drive

The joint efforts of members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club and the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club, in partnership with the Lewiston CareerCenter, to sponsor a Gift of Life blood drive with the American Red Cross was a success. Fifteen donors participated, breaking the CareerCenter record of eight previously. Christine Wilson, Mac McPeake and Lorraine […]

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HR Thursday event planned for Dec. 28

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, together with the Central Maine Human Resource Association and the Lewiston CareerCenter, will hold the next HR Thursday event from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at the chamber, 415 Lisbon St. The topic is Religious Accommodation Solutions for Businesses of All Sizes, and will […]

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Self-employment workshops offered

New Ventures Maine will hold free workshops for people interested in starting their own business but are not sure how. Workshops will be held in Mechanic Falls, Turner and in Lewiston. The two-hour workshops cover the pros and cons of owning a business, the steps needed for startup, the major elements of a business plan, […]

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Students undergo intense PSS/CRMA program training

AUBURN — Three students enrolled in SAD 52 Adult Education in Turner recently participated in a Ready2Work Personal Support Specialist and Certified Residential Medication Aid Certificate Program at Schooner Estates. The 150-hour course was funded by a grant provided by Western Maine Community Action (WMCA), a partner in the CareerCenter in Lewiston. Students Nicole Warner, […]

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Job fair at CareerCenter

LEWISTON — More than 20 employers are recruiting at the Lewiston CareerCenter from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 7, at 5 Mollison Way in Lewiston. 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. Participating employers include: Aramark, […]