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Let’s get started!Your CareerCenter Resource GuideFinding a new job can feel challenging, but it can alsobe exciting. You can use this guide for a self-directedsearch or reach out for one-on-one help.3Your journey: How canI get started?7Your resources: Howcan the CareerCenterhelp me?Tailored guides to help youbegin your job searchSee what resources areavailable to help you on yourjourneyMarch 202124Home & life services25FAQ27Contact UsAdditional resources to helpyou take care of yourself andyour familyFrequently asked questionsabout the CareerCenterCareerCenter locations andcontact information
ContentsGet started by exploring all the resourcesavailable to help you look for a new job or toadvance your current career.Your journey: How can I getstarted?Your resources: How can theCareerCenter help you?Tailored guides to help you beginyour job searchSee what resources are available tohelp you on your journey4Start here: Your first steps85I want to find a new jobFind a new jobPlaces to look for job postings5It’s been a while since I lookedfor a job, I need help96I need help advancing mycurrent careerPlan my careerInformation about industries,career paths, and skills requiredfor specific occupations6I need flexible, part-time work6I want to start my own business10 Learn new skillsLearning and trainingopportunities to help youadvance your current career orswitch to a new career14 Explore targeted programsResources for people withdisabilities, veterans, youths,seniors, new Mainers/Americans, people transitioningfrom corrections, migrant &seasonal farmworkers, laid-offworkers, and people in recoveryHome & life servicesAdditional resources to help you takecare of yourself and your family.Page 24FAQFrequently asked questions aboutthe CareerCenter and the servicesoffered therePage 25Contact usCareerCenter locations and contactinformationPage 2723 Learn about labor lawsInformation to help you knowyour rightsYou may have other important things on your mind while looking for work. From assistance with rent, transportation, childcare,health care, mental health, domestic violence, heat and utilities, addiction, and more - 211 Maine’s trained staff connect you tothe information you need. 211 Maine is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact a specialist,dial 211 on your phone, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211Maine.org.Maine CareerCenter Resource Guide2More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your journey:How can I get started?4Start here: Your first steps5I want to find a new job5It’s been a while since I lookedfor a job, I need help6I need help advancing mycurrent career6I need flexible, part-time work6I want to start my own businessMaine CareerCenter Resource Guide3More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your journey: How can I get started?Your first stepsUse the resources below or contact us forone-on-one help1Prepare for your job searchContact us forone-on-one helpat no cost!Email: MaineDOL.CareerCenter@maine.govPhone: (207) 623-7981Chat: MaineCareerCenter.gov Find free computer access near youCareerCenter Locations MaineCareerCenter.gov/locationsMaine Library Locations maine.gov/msl/findlibs.htm Register for a free email addressYahoo email (Ymail) overview.mail.yahoo.comWhether it’s signing up fornetworking sites or applying forjobs, many jobsearch activitiesrequire an email address.Google email (Gmail) accounts.google.com/signup Apply for unemployment insurance to see if you are eligible for benefits2 A ReEmployME accountFile an initial claim reemployme.maine.gov Your Social SecurityNumberSet up a Maine JobLink accountYou can create and share your resume with employers, search for a job,research labor market information, find training opportunities and training Create a “Job Seeker” account joblink.maine.gov/jobseeker/registrations/new Attend a workshop - “Creating and Navigating Your Maine JobLink p.shtml?id 32433763What you need to file:New to Unemployment? Start here maine.gov/unemployment/newtoui Your Alien Registration andexpiration date (if you arenot a US citizen) Employment information A valid email addressCreate or update your resumeDid you know that.Resumes are a summary of your work and education history. They are a wayto highlight your key skills and accomplishments. Resumes are often the firstcontact point with a potential employer.The CareerCenter can alsohelp with other job searchdocuments like cover letters?See more resources ndapplications.aspx Download Adobe Reader to open PDF files get.adobe.com/reader Sign up for Google Docs, an online word processor that lets you create andformat documents. (Gmail account required) google.com/docs/about Attend workshops ook for a new job or explore career paths Check out the job board resources on page 8 Explore career paths through the resources on page 14 Learn about training and education opportunities on page 10 Attend job fairs t ready for your new job!Maine CareerCenter Resource GuideCheck out the “Job Hunting inMaine” guide for helpful tipsabout applications, interviews,and salary negotiations.maine.gov/labor/publications/Job Hunting in Maine.pdf4More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your journey: How can I get started?I want to find a new jobWhether you are looking to find a new career or your nextopportunity, the CareerCenter can help.I want to find a new job in my current field Check out the job board resources on page 8 Register in the Maine JobLink to find job openings and startgetting job leads emailed to you, create a “Job Seeker” ewWays the CareerCenter can help Assistance with Maine JobLink(MJL) account setup Assistance with cover letterand resume creation and/orreview and feedback Guidance on where to searchfor jobs, including online Referral to trainingopportunities Explore resources available on CareerCenter’s websiteMaineCareerCenter.gov Attend workshops to improve your job search skills and refine your coverletter or resume MaineCareerCenter.com/employment/workshops.shtmlI want to find a new job in a new fieldIn addition to the steps above, you can also: Learn about other training and education opportunities on page 10 Look into taking courses by contacting your local adult education,community college, or universityIt has been a while since I looked for a job, I needhelp getting startedHas it been a while since you have had to look for work? Do youneed information on how to write a resume and cover letter orhow to prepare for an interview? Check out the job board resources on page 8 Explore career paths through the resources on page 14 Learn about training and education opportunities on page 10 Attend workshops to improve your job search skills and refine your coverletter or resume mainecareercenter.com/employment/workshops.shtml Register in the Maine JobLink to find job openings and startgetting job leads emailed to you, create a “Job Seeker” accountJobLink.maine.gov/ada/r/job seeker Take free classes for 21st century skills edu.gcfglobal.org/en/Maine CareerCenter Resource Guide5Maine Adult Educationmaineadulted.orgHigher education in orce Innovation andOpportunity Act (WIOA)ServicesAroostook County mentEastern Maine DevelopmentCorporation (EMDC)emdc.org/workforceWorkforce Solutionsworkforcesolutionsme.orgContact us forone-on-one helpat no cost!Email: MaineDOL.CareerCenter@maine.govPhone: (207) 623-7981Chat: MaineCareerCenter.govOr visit us in person!See our locations on page 27Did you know that.With your permission, MaineJobLink allows employers tosearch for your resume?More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your journey: How can I get started?I need help advancing my current careerAre you looking for career advancement, including landing yournext promotion or raise? Take free classes for 21st century skills edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ Take courses by contacting your local adult education, communitycollege, or university Discover funding opportunities that may help your career progression inthe ‘Assistance’ section starting on page 12 Learn about other training and education opportunities on page 10GCFLearnFree.org can help you Learn Microsoft Office Understand new technologylike operating systems and 3Dprinting Design nice-lookingdocuments and presentations Learn the basics of networkingMaine Adult Educationmaineadulted.orgHigher education in Mainemaine.gov/portal/education/colleges.htmlMaine Community CollegeSystem Workforce DevelopmentPrograms: mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/I need flexible, part-time workDo you want to work a specific number of hours? Do you wantmore control over when you work? Register in the Maine JobLink and specify what type of work you wantJobLink.maine.gov/ada/r/job seeker Attend a job fair (virtual or in person)Did you know that.Maine JobLink matches you tojobs based on how you completeyour profile?If you aren’t getting the matchesyou’re looking for, reach out to aCareerCenter for one-on-one helpto perfect your shtml Check out the job board resources on page 8Email: MaineDOL.CareerCenter@maine.govPhone: (207) 623-7981I want to start my own businessLooking to start your own business? Need guidance on what stepsto take? There are many resources available to help you!Chat: MaineCareerCenter.govOr visit us in person!See our locations on page 27 Maine Small Business Development Center (SBDC) mainesbdc.org Chamber of Commerce - How to start a business in -in-maine Financial Authority of Maine (FAME) famemaine.com New Ventures Maine e CareerCenter Resource Guide6More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources:How can CareerCenterhelp you?8Find a new jobPlaces to look for job postings9Plan my careerInformation about industries,career paths, and skills requiredfor specific occupations10 Learn new skillsLearning and trainingopportunities to help youadvance your current career orswitch to a new career14 Explore targeted programsResources for people withdisabilities, veterans, youths,seniors, new Mainers/Americans, people transitioningfrom corrections, migrant &seasonal farmworkers, laid-offworkers, and people in recoveryJOBS23 Learn about labor lawsInformation to help you knowyour rightsMaine CareerCenter Resource Guide7More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Find a new jobPlaces to look for job postingsResourceDescriptionContact or LinkMaine JobLink (MJL)Maine JobLink provides job seekers witheasy-to-use tools that support a wide rangeof employment activities. MJL is completelyfree for you to use. You can create and post aresume, search for a job, research labor marketinformation, find training opportunities andtraining providers, and more!Website:Maine StateGovernment JobsIf you want to serve your community, help thepublic, and make an impact with your next career,the State of Maine wants to hear from you.Website:FederalGovernment JobsSearch and apply for federal jobs. Learn aboutunique hiring paths for veterans, students andgraduates, individuals with a disability, and more.Website:Live and Work inMaine: Job BoardFrom full time to seasonal work, Live and work inMaine has you covered. Search their job board foryour next great career opportunity.Website:JobsInMESearch for jobs where you live and work. Savethose searches and have the results sent toyour inbox. Filter your search by desired travelamount, or type of employment such as full-time,part-time or contract work.Website:LinkedlnCreate an online profile and build a networkof professional connections. Explore employerprofiles and job postings.Website:IndeedThe #1 job site in the world with over 250 millionunique visitors every month. Indeed strives to putjob seekers first, giving them free access to searchfor jobs, post resumes, and research companies.Website:GlassdoorSearch millions of jobs and get the insidescoop on companies with employee reviews,personalized salary tools, and more.Website:Maine CareerCenter Resource assdoor.comMore at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Plan my careerLearn about industries, career paths, andskills required for specific occupationsResourceDescriptionContact or LinkMDOL TransitionsGuideThis document covers topics like unemploymentinsurance basics (page 1), programs and servicesavailable through the CareerCenters to find ortrain for you next job (page 10), resources youmay find helpful during unemployment (page 18),and more!Link to resource (PDF):Job Hunting inMaineWhether you are looking for your first job, tryingto find another job, or striving for a promotion,this guide will help with tips and techniquesto make your search go faster and be moresuccessful.Link to resource (PDF):My SkillsMy FutureFind new career options based on the skills andexperience you gained in past jobs.Website:My Next MoveLearn more about career options. This site willhelp you make informed career decisions usinginformation about tasks, skills, salary information,and more for over 900 different careers.Website:Find SomethingNewFind a wide range of education and trainingresources to help build skills in ways that are rightfor you. Find information on apprenticeships,certification programs, on-line learning, andmore.Website:Labor MarketInformation (LMI)LMI will help you make informed career decisions.It can help you prepare for the job market byinforming you about job options, including whatindustries employ people in the jobs you areinterested in, what the outlooks are for thosejobs, what they pay, where job opportunities aregeographically, what the qualifications are, andwhere to get trained.Website:Maine CareerCenter Resource tionsguide 2020a.pdfmaine.gov/labor/publications/Job Hunting in Maine.pdfMySkillsMyFuture.orgPhone: aine.gov/labor/cwriMore at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Learn new skills10 Job search skillsLearning and training opportunities to helpyou advance your current career or preparefor a new career10 Further education12 Apprenticeships12 Funding assistanceJob Search SkillsLearn skills that can help you land your next jobResourceDescriptionContact or LinkCareerCenterWorkshopsLearn job search skills like resume writing andinterviewing techniques as well as gain valuableinformation about effective job-getting strategiesat CareerCenter workshops. Virtual sessions areavailable!Website:Adult EducationWork ReadyTake ownership of your career-related decisionsand develop concrete skills necessary to get ajob, such as resume writing and interviewing.WorkReady is a 60-hour, portable credential endorsed by businesses throughout Maine.Website: maineadulted.New VenturesMaineReview your interests, skills, and experience;discover new job and career possibilities; identifyeducation and training options, and develop yourown career plan. No cost workshops to help youbuild your career!Website: workshops.shtmlPhone: (207) reer/Further EducationLearn new skills to prepare for a new career or advance in yourcurrent fieldResourceDescriptionContact or LinkMaine JobLinkTraining DatabaseSearch for training and education providers basedon keywords and school type.Website: JobLink.maine.gov/Maine CareerCenter Resource Guide10trainingMore at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Further Education (continued)Learn new skills to prepare for a new career or advance in yourcurrent fieldResourceDescriptionContact or LinkMaine AdultEducationDevelop skills and gain knowledge and/orcredentials needed for further educationalopportunities , job training, and employment.Website:GCFLearnFree.orgLearn skills needed to live and work in ourchanging environment. Learn how to useMicrosoft Office, understand new technology,design eye-catching documents andpresentations and learn the basics of networking.Website: edu.gcfglobal.orgMaine CommunityCollege System(MCCS)Explore over 300 career and transfer programsfor continuing education.Website: mccs.me.eduMaine QualityCentersMCCS Maine Quality Centers offer customizededucation and training for new and expandingMaine businesses at no cost to the employer orthe traineesWebsite: mccs.me.edu/workforce-trainingMaine EducationalOpportunity Center(MEOC)Get information and assistance in completingcollege admission and financial aid forms.Advisors can also assess academic readiness,provide career counseling, and refer individuals tocommunity resources. Open to any adult wishingto re-enter a formal education setting.Website: meoc.maine.edu/MaineSpark AdultPromise andNavigator ProgramGet support to earn credentials, change careers,or learn a new trade or skill. Are you hopingto start or finish a degree or certificate, switchpaths or move up in your field? This network ofagencies can provide information, counselingand resources. The Adult Promise online hub canassist you with thinking through and planningyour next education or career move. TheirNavigators are experienced advisors who can helpfind answers to your questions.Website: mainespark.me/adult-University of MaineSystemAdvance your education and skills and gain adegree/credentials with on-line and/or in-personprograms at seven campuses across Maine.Website: maine.eduYour CareerCenter Resource tedabout-meocpromiseMore at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Further Education (continued)Learn new skills to prepare for a new career or advance in yourcurrent fieldResourceDescriptionContact or LinkSafetyWorks!Training InstituteReceive no-cost training on a wide range ofworkplace safety and health and employment lawtopics.Website: maine.gov/Digital MaineLibraryFree online learning and training tools for allMainers, including LearningEx-press Library,online training focused on career preparation,high school equivalency preparation, collegead-missions test prep, personal educa-tion,computer skills, and more.Website: c SafetyworksClasses&v ListAllorg/ApprenticeshipsOpportunities for those who are 16 years old or olderResourceDescriptionContact or LinkMaine Departmentof Labor’s MaineApprenticeshipProgramWork and earn wages while you learn new skillsand earn an industry recognized credential!Apprentices learn skills on-the-job at the sametime they participate in coursework related totheir occupation.Website: maine.gov/labor/jobstraining/apprenticeshipFunding AssistanceAssistance to support education, training, and skill development neededfor career development and securing employmentResourceDescriptionContact or LinkMaine CareerCenterContact a CareerCenter for information abouthelp paying for education and training programs.They will help with identifying possible fundingsources and assist you in connecting with them.Website:Your CareerCenter Resource Guide12MaineCareerCenter.govMore at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Funding Assistance (continued)Assistance to support education, training, and skill development neededfor career development and securing employmentResourceDescriptionContact or LinkAroostook CountyAction ProgramWork with trained, dedicated career counselorsto overcome barriers and gain employment.You can get help with training, education, jobreadiness, and job search activities. Funding isavailable to support approved training programs(both long and short term) and support servicesthat help people stay in school or on the job.Website:Work with Eastern Maine DevelopmentCorporation (EMDC) to identify career/traininggoals and create a plan for your future. Throughindividualized advising, EMDC connects peoplewith free resources including job readiness, jobtraining, work experience, and more.Website: emdc.org/workforceGet assistance to identify, plan for, and achieveemployment and training goals. Prioritypopulations include veterans, low-incomeindividuals/public assistance recipients,dislocated workers, and youth/young adults withbarriers to employment.Website:CareerCentersCompetitiveSkills ScholarshipProgram (CSSP)CSSP helps Maine residents access postsecondary education, including certificateprograms and associate and bachelor degreeprograms leading to skilled, well-compensatedjobs that are in demand in the Maine economy.Website: mainecareercenter.Grants andScholarshipsThere are many financial aid and scholarshipopportunities and the CareerCenter can help yousort them out. You can also search for them onthe internet. Contact Maine colleges directly forlocal scholarship opportunities.Websites: studentaid.govREGIONALEastern MaineDevelopmentCorporationREGIONALWorkforce elopmentServes Aroostook countyServes Androscoggin, Franklin,Hancock, Kennebec, Oxford,Penobscot, Piscataquis,Somerset and WashingtoncountiesWorkForceSolutionsME.orgServes Waldo, Knox, Lincoln,Sagadahoc, Cumberland, andYork aine.comPELL: www2.ed.gov/programs/fpg/index.htmlHigher Opportunityfor Pathways toEmployment (HOPE)HOPE program helps Maine parents enroll in andcomplete training and education beyond highschool by providing financial support for costsrelated to training and education.Websites: maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/Parents as Scholars(PaS)Parents as Scholars is a monthly benefit throughTemporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)that helps parents working through a two- orfour-year postsecondary education program.Websites: maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/Your CareerCenter Resource Guide13programs-services/hopePhone: (207) 624-4170programs-services/tanfMore at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Explore targetedprograms14 Disability resources16 Veteran resources17 Youth resourcesResources for people with disabilities,veterans, youths, seniors, new Mainers/Americans, people transitioningfrom corrections, migrant & seasonalfarmworkers, laid-off workers, and peoplein recovery18 Senior resources19 New Mainer/Americanresources20 Migrant & seasonalworkers21 Transitioning fromcorrections22 Laid-off workers23 Job seekers in recoveryDisability ResourcesEmployment and assistive technology resources for youths andadultsResourceDescriptionContact or LinkDivision ofVocationalRehabilitation (DVR)Provides help to youth and adults who havephysical, mental, or emotional disabilities tofind, keep and advance in employment, includingindividualized career planning, training, workexperiences and supportive services.Website:Division for theBlind and VisuallyImpaired (DBVI)Provides help to individuals of all ages with visualimpairments, including vocational assessment,individual counseling, independent travel skills,and other training, equipment, and follow-upservices to support successful employment.Website:Division for theDeaf, Hard ofHearing & LateDeafenedProvides services and resources, including acomprehensive resource guide, information,advocacy, referrals, Deaf identification cards,vehicle placards, and a discount on in-state TTYcalls.Website:Employment for MEProvides one-stop access to information relatedto the employment of Maine citizens withdisabilities.Website:Maine CareerCenter Resource re at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Disability Resources (continued)Employment and assistive technology resourcesResourceDescriptionContact or LinkSSA Ticket to WorkSocial Security Administration’s Ticket to Workprogram provides free job counseling andcoaching, training, benefits counseling, andassistance with job placement for people age 18through 64 who receive SSI or SSDI benefits.Website:Job AccommodationNetwork (JAN)A comprehensive source of free, expert,and confidential guidance on workplaceaccommodations and disability employmentissues. JAN helps people with disabilities enhancetheir employability and shows employers howto capitalize on the value and talent that peoplewith disabilities add to the workplace.Website: askJAN.orgAgrAbilityHelps agricultural workers, fishermen, and forestworkers who have been impacted by a disabilityby providing education and connecting them withvocational rehabilitation and others who canhelp.Website: extension.umaine.Alpha OneOffers grants for ramps, services, and adaptiveequipment; peer support; information;referrals; adaptive driver education; accessibilityconsulting; assistive technology loans, and otherresources. Alpha One empowers individuals withdisabilities to take charge of choices and acton their own behalf to achieve their goals forindependence.Website: AlphaOneNow.orgSpurwink ALLTECHAssistive Technology: A program to find anddonate gently used assistive and durable medicalequipment. They provide consultation andtraining to support learning and communication.Website: SpurwinkAllTech.org/Maine CITEAssistive Technology: This program makes iteasier for someone with a disability to live moreindependently and safely, work at a job, learn inschool, get about their community or pursue playand leisure.Website: MaineCITE.orgAT4MaineAssistive Technology: A free service that providesdemonstrations of assistive devices and operatesan assistive technology loan program.Website: at4maine.orgMaine CareerCenter Resource Guide15ChooseWork.ssa.gov/findhelpPhone: (800) 526-7234 - Voice(877) 781-9403 - TTYedu/agrabilityPhone: mPhone: (207) 621-3195More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Veteran ResourcesResources for those who served in the US Armed ForcesResourceDescriptionContact or LinkCareerCenterServices forVeteransGet help with finding a new job, obtaining newskills, and getting access to other state or federalresources. Veterans and eligible spouses aregiven priority over non-veterans for receivingemployment, training, and placement services.The Maine Department of Labor Veterans TeamFacebook page offers connections to resources,announcements, videos, and more.Website: ebook.com/MaineDOLVET/Bureau of Veteran’sServicesFind answers to your questions about the stateand federal benefits you have earned.Website: maine.gov/veterans/Easter Seals MaineFill the gap in services encountered by reenteringmilitary members and veterans with physical andmental health needs. Easter Seals offer militaryand veterans systems of care with viable optionsto support and augment current reintegrationefforts.Website: EasterSeals.com/Hire a HeroFind a job on this online job board featuringmilitary-friendly employers.Website: HireAHero.org/Hire Heroes USAGet free job search assistance given to U.S.military members, veterans and military spouses.Website: HireHeroesUSA.orgMy Next Move forVeteransFind veteran-focused information on occupations,required experience, education, wages, labormarket information.Website:Veteran and MilitaryTransition CenterGet employment, training, and financial help aftermilitary -services/Phone: (207) rans/Phone: 1-877-872-5627 - Voice1-877-889-5627 - TTYMaine CareerCenter Resource Guide16More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Youth ResourcesResources for those who are 24 years old or youngerResourceDescriptionContact or LinkWorkforceInnovation andOpportunity Act(WIOA) YouthService ProvidersGet help with education and career goals withone of these organizations. They offer counselorsto guide, mentor, and monitor youth. They mayprovide funding for approved training programsand support services.Website: joblink.maine.gov/search/providers?per page 10For specific WIOA-funded youth services:Aroostook County Action Program stern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC)emdc.org/workforce/Workforce tJob CorpsReceive no-cost education and career technicaltraining in preparation for holding a meaningfuljob or participating in further education.Penobscot Jobs Corps Bangor Campus:penobscot.jobcorps.govLoring Jobs Corps - LimestoneCampus:loring.jobcorps.govYouth BuildIf you dropped out of high school and live inone of the areas listed on the right, you mayhave opportunity to gain skills for in-demandjobs in construction, health care, informationtechnology, and hospitality! YouthBuildincludes mentoring, follow-up education,employment, and personal counseling services,and participation in community service and civicengagement.YouthBuild- PortlandLearningWorksPhone: (207) 795-6820Website: atives/Take 2 (YouthBuild)Lewiston/AuburnGoodwill of Northern NewEnglandSandra.Goss@goodwillnne.orgWebsite: goodwillnne.org/jobs/youth-job-services/Maine CareerCenter Resource Guide17More at MaineCareerCenter.gov
Your resources: How can CareerCenter help you?Youth Resources (continued)Resources for those who are 24 years old or youngerResourceDescriptionContact or LinkService WorksProgramIf you are required to perform communityservice hours by the
Maine JobLink (MJL) Maine JobLink provides job seekers with easy-to-use tools that support a wide range of employment activities. MJL is completely free for you to use. You can create and post a resume, search for a job, research labor market information, find training opportunities and training providers, and more! Website: JobLink.maine.gov
