AUGUSTA — A legislative committee has supported a measure to support job training programs across Maine. The bill introduced by Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves would provide $5 million over five years to create job-training programs at community colleges through public-private partnerships. The measure seeks to increase job training in high-demand fields, like forest products […]
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Eves pitches $5 million in public-private partnerships for job training
AUGUSTA — With so many Mainers looking for work, it can be hard to imagine that there are employers out there waiting to write paychecks for employees they just can’t find. But that’s exactly the case for certain industries that require workers with skills that just can’t be found in the pools of the unemployed, […]
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Wilton CareerCenter lists March programs
WILTON — 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 February. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Rt. 2E, Wilton, unless otherwise noted. All CareerCenter services are free of […]
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Lewiston CareerCenter lists programs
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is offering no-cost programs throughout February to help job seekers improve skills and get back into the workforce. Workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston unless otherwise noted. To register for sessions held at the CareerCenter, call 753-9005. To learn more, like the Lewiston CareerCenter on […]
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Wilton CareerCenter October programs
WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter offers a variety of programs for job seekers in October. All workshops and events are held at the CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. GATEway to Employment: 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, Oct. 8 and 15. Essentials of College Planning for Adults: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16. To register, […]
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Mark Eves: Reforming anti-poverty program starts with training
Dee Clarke from Portland is a single mother with three children and serious health issues. She wants to work, but for years her health was a barrier to holding down a good job. Like so many struggling families, Clarke needed to turn to the state for help. Clarke was fortunate to get connected with the […]
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Wilton CareerCenter job trainings
WILTON — Maine CareerCenters bring job seekers and employers together. 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 October. All businesses looking to hire and people looking for work should register with the […]
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CareerCenter lists workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is offering many programs in October for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability this spring. All businesses looking to hire and people looking for work should register with the Maine Job Bank. This month, the Job Bank has more than […]