CareerCenter Workshops

   Veterans, if you thought that all neat stuff I mentioned about the CareerCenter was all they offered, think again.  CareerCenters also offer a myriad of workshops all designed to enhance your job searching skills and expertise or help you find money for school.  I would encourage you to sign-up and take full advantage of these opportunities.  These workshops are:     How to Get $$ for Training: Gives you the basic steps for successful college enrollment. They discuss GED, college & trade school options in your region, entrance requirements, admission procedures and financial aid.  This Workshop is available by appointment only, please enter the following link in your address bar to register for this workshop: http://meoc.maine.edu/schedule.php
    Career Exploration: This workshop explores your career interests, aptitudes, values and how each transfers to today’s job market and is offered every Tuesday at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    Resume Workshop: In this workshop you will have hands on resume experience and learn guiding principles of building an effective resume, placing you ahead of the competition and increasing your chances of getting an interview.  If you have a resume, bring it to the workshop.  Offered every Wednesdays, at 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    Job Search (REA 1): Dedicated to creating job search strategies, proper interviewing techniques, job applications, and basic CareerCenter Services.  Offered every Thursday at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Preparing for a Successful Job Interview: Learn how to prepare yourself for a successful job interview with an employer. Be able to answer interview questions with skills statements that tell an employer you can do the job. Learn to promote the qualifications you have that directly match what the employer needs. Be prepared for the “tough” questions and able to answer them with confidence. Obtain tips on how to dress and what to take with you to the interview.
    This Workshop is offered on an individual, by appointment only basis. If you have any questions about this workshop or wish to sign-up, please e-mail Kathy.Williams@maine.gov  or you may call 760-6300.
    The Presque Isle CareerCenter is located at 66 Spruce Street across from the Aroostook Centre Mall.  For more information or to reserve a seat, call 207-760-6300 or 1-800-635-0357.
    Steve Gagnon has over 11 years’ of state government experience having worked with the Unemployment Office, the Reemployment Eligibility Assessment Program as well as providing services as a CareerCenter Consultant. His military background includes four years as an aircraft hydraulics mechanic and 20 years as a personnel specialist having retired from the U..S Air Force as an E-7, Master Sergeant.