AUGUSTA — Spring job fair season is beginning to take shape around Maine, providing an opportune time for job seekers looking for work. The Department of Labor’s network of 12 CareerCenters will be sponsoring or participating in several career fairs, and hundreds of employers will be hiring for both permanent and seasonal positions.
In Aroostook County, two job fairs have been scheduled to date. Northern Maine Community College’s career fair is slated Thursday, March 10, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Then on April 10, a job fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, located at 66 Spruce St.
Job seekers who need to update their resume or practice their interviewing skills should contact a CareerCenter for no-cost help. “Many people may avoid going to a job fair to apply to their dream job because they doubt their skills or their ability to pay for training or returning to school,” said Maine Labor Commissioner Jeanne S. Paquette.
“Whether you have a dream job in mind or just want to improve your career prospects, we urge you contact your local CareerCenter. There may be ways we can help you prepare for a job fair, brush up your skills with a specific course we recommend or retrain for an entirely different career. We have many programs right now that can assist job seekers at any stage of their career, including the long-term unemployed.”
CareerCenters offer a variety of workshops and services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O’Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.
To find more information about job fairs, training programs or to locate the nearest center, visit www.mainecareercenter.com.
“Job fairs are starting up again all across the state,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “Our CareerCenters help Mainers put their best foot forward when meeting employers. Their no-cost workshops help you improve your application or resume as well as strengthen interview skills. I encourage both job seekers and employers to connect with their local CareerCenter this hiring season for job search and recruiting services.”
