LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine recently announced a new workforce development program beginning in 2023. YW Strive is a free, 11-week professional certificate course aimed at serving the unemployed and underemployed in Maine. YW Strive is designed to provide participants with critical digital literacy and workforce skills while also helping them explore and refine personal […]
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Programs at Wilton CareerCenter
WILTON — For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter offers programs for job-seekers. Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation — 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. This is an orientation for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Orientations at the Wilton CareerCenter […]
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Wilton CareerCenter June workshops
WILTON — The following sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E. Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation — 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7. An orientation for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required. MEOC 101, Essentials of College Planning — 10 […]
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Paul LePage wins battle in fight over workforce development funding
Gov. Paul LePage won a longstanding battle Friday when the Maine State Workforce Board supported his plan requiring regional workforce agencies to devote 70 percent of federal funds to job training or lose a portion of their funding. The vote supersedes a compromise the board reached in December that set a goal of spending 45 […]
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Local job training agency won’t join in lawsuit against Gov. Paul LePage
After three decades of helping train tens of thousands of Mainers for jobs, administrators of the state’s three workforce development boards and the career coaches they help pay for may be looking for new positions themselves. That’s because Gov. Paul LePage is refusing to take $8.4 million from the federal government to cover the cost […]
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Wilton CareerCenter lists workshops
WILTON — The following sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E, Wilton. Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation — 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. An orientation for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Orientations are held the first Thursday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. […]
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Job training programs face uncertain future in Maine
Workers, business representatives, economic development officials and education providers on Thursday continued to express bewilderment and anger at Gov. Paul LePage’s apparent decision to withhold millions of dollars in federal funding from regional job training programs. Attendees at a Northeastern Workforce Development Board meeting in Bangor also conveyed frustration with the lack of information being […]
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Programs at Wilton CareerCenter
WILTON — For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter offers a variety of programs to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each CareerCenter provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, internet access and O*NET […]
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Workshops in Wilton, Rumford
WILTON — The following sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E, in Wilton. These workshops are at no cost to the public. All workshops begin promptly at listed times. Registration required. Employer Expectations: 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 14. The workshop includes: Creating a great resume, preparing for an interview and […]
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CareerCenter lists April workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter continues its workshop programs for job-seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. CareerCenters can assist businesses by offering workshops on location, at local businesses or other organizations at no cost. The following workshops and programs will be held at the CareerCenter in Lewiston unless […]