Maine’s CareerCenters offer new Customized Connections Program

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Labor's CareerCenters, together with its partners, offers many services to help people find employment or upgrade skills, and help employers find qualified workers.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many services are being offered virtually, while in-person services are currently being offered by appointment. Hiring events are being offered virtually, drive-through, or in person.

Appointments or pre-registration can be made by calling 1-888-457-8883 or by live-chatting with staff on the https://www.mainecareercenter.gov website.

New Customized Connections Program: Looking for work today means finding that perfect match. Jobseekers have unique priorities to consider like flexible hours, distance from home or childcare, work environment, unique benefits- and businesses are responding! This is a one-on-one, customized service for everyone, no matter where you are in your career. 

Tell us what you’re looking for in your job search or next step on your career pathway in this 3-minute survey and let us help you make the match. CareerCenter staff will reach out to respondents by phone or email within about 48 hours to get started: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTo2tKVHytLtNjAaolN0eV1pUNEo5MldMVDhER1FRMFNHNVpJVjlRN0JCQy4u

The following services and programs are available at no cost to the public:

• Career Directions Explores your career interests, aptitudes, values, personality, motivation and how each transfer to todays job market.
• Resume & Cover Letter Writing Covers the basics of how to evaluate or create an effective resume and cover letter.
• Effective Interviewing Skills Dedicated to exploring proper interviewing techniques and tips.
• Job Search Essentials - This workshop is intended to orient job seekers with the digital tools that have risen in importance
• The Career Exploration Workshop An extensive and informative three-day workshop offered to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients to explore a variety of career paths and research the required skills needed for those careers. Registration through Vocational Rehabilitation is required. Please call (207) 753-9000 for more information.
• Navigating Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History - Navigating Job Search and Hiring Process for Individuals with a Criminal History.

Workshops can be accessed by clicking on them here: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshops.shtml

Each of the twelve statewide centers provides public computers with internet access, Microsoft Office, resume/cover letter writing software, and O*Net software for personal skills assessment.

Employers can list their open positions on Maine JobLink and use our online system which matches jobs with candidates. All CareerCenter services are provided at no charge to employers and job seekers.

Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service in all Department of Labor programs. <