Portland CareerCenter

📣 LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY!

The Greater Portland CareerCenter is hosting an October Hiring Event on Wednesday, October 7, from 9:00 AM–Noon! 🎉

Meet with local employers who are actively hiring, explore opportunities across a variety of industries, and connect directly with hiring representatives.

💼 What you can expect:
• Meet employers face-to-face
• Learn about current job openings
• Explore new career opportunities
• Connect with training and education resources
• Get help from CareerCenter staff with your job search

Whether you're looking for your first job, a career change, or your next opportunity, we'd love to see you!

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–Noon
📍 Greater Portland CareerCenter
151 Jetport Blvd., Portland, ME

👉 Learn more: https://www.myworksourcemaine.gov/events/greater-portland-careercenter-october-hiring-event

Come ready to make connections and take the next step in your career! 💼

Greater Portland CareerCenter October Hiring Event | Work Source Maine, Virtual Career Center Join us for a Hiring Event on Wednesday October 7th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Greater Portland CareerCenter! This event brings together local employers who are actively hiring, giving jobseekers the opportunity to explore a variety of job openings across different industries and connect directly...

In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, State Offices are closed October 12th, 2026

Looking for a fresh start and a path toward a career? Job Corps may be able to help.

If you're 16–24 and looking for education, career training, and support as you prepare for employment, Job Corps offers opportunities at no cost to eligible participants.

Maine is home to two Job Corps centers:

📍 Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor
📍 Loring Job Corps Center in Limestone

Job Corps can help eligible young people:

🎓 Continue their education
🛠️ Learn hands-on career skills
📜 Earn industry-recognized credentials
💼 Prepare for employment
🧭 Explore career options
📚 Get academic and career support

Whether you're looking to earn your high school equivalency, learn a skilled trade, gain career credentials, or prepare for your next step, Job Corps can provide a pathway toward your goals.

And you don't have to figure out whether it's right for you on your own.

The Maine CareerCenters can help you explore Job Corps and other education, training, and employment resources.

Learn more about Loring and Penobscot Job Corps Centers through Work Source Maine:

Job Corps- Loring and Penobscot Centers | Work Source Maine, Virtual Career Center Careers begin here. When it comes to your future, you should have choices. Choose your path, and Job Corps will provide you with free career training so you can gain the skills and tools you need to be successful.

Looking for work but facing barriers because of a disability? Vocational Rehabilitation may be able to help.

The Maine Department of Labor's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) helps people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment.

VR services are individualized based on your employment goals and may include:

• Career exploration and counseling
• Vocational evaluations
• Job-search and placement assistance
• Resume and interview assistance
• Job coaching and on-the-job support
• Help identifying appropriate training programs
• Assistance with tools, uniforms, or basic equipment needed for work
• Retraining or education needed to pursue a new career
• Information about employment opportunities and the labor market

Your VR counselor works with you to develop an employment plan based on your skills, abilities, interests, goals, and circumstances.

There is no cost to apply for VR services, and there is no charge for diagnostic services, vocational evaluation, counseling, or job-placement assistance. Eligibility and any potential cost-sharing for other services are determined based on individual circumstances.

If a disability is making it harder to reach your employment goals, you don't have to figure it out alone.

Learn more about Vocational Rehabilitation and apply for services through the Maine Department of Labor:

MDOL Rehab: Vocational Rehabilitation Services The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, also known as "VR," is a Department of Labor program that helps people who have disabilities to find and keep a job. VR helps people who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.

We will see you there!

Maine Hire-A-Vet will be at York County Regional Training Center - Maine on October 15th from 11am - 3pm. Add it to your calendar. Registration is now open for employers and resources providers! Open to all Jobseekers!

Thinking about making a change this week? Start with one small step.

A job search can feel overwhelming when you're looking at everything that needs to be done at once.

You don't have to do it all today.

This week, try starting with just one thing:

📝 Update your resume
🔎 Search for a few new jobs
💻 Update your Maine JobLink profile
📋 Complete an application
🎤 Practice answering interview questions
🧭 Explore a career you've been considering

And if you need help, the CareerCenter is here for you.

Our staff can help you work through your job-search materials, explore career options, prepare for interviews, find training opportunities, and connect with employers.

One small step can get the process moving.

Ready to give your resume a boost?

Your resume is often your first opportunity to make an impression with an employer. A strong resume can help you highlight your experience, skills, and qualifications and show employers what you can bring to the job.

Join the Maine CareerCenters for our Creating a Winning Resume workshop!

During this workshop, you'll learn strategies for creating a resume that effectively presents your skills and experience and helps you stand out in today's job market.

Whether you're:

• Creating your first resume
• Updating an older resume
• Changing careers
• Looking for a better way to highlight your experience
• Getting ready to start a new job search

—you can benefit from learning how to make your resume work harder for you.

CareerCenter workshops are free!

📅 Check the event page for the upcoming date and time and registration information.

Learn more and register through My WorkSource Maine:

Creating a Winning Resume presented by the Maine CareerCenters | Work Source Maine, Virtual Career Center Is it time for you to create a new resume and you're not sure on how to get started? Join us for this 90-minute virtual session as we discuss how to create a winning resume. Following the workshop you'll also learn how you can schedule a virtual meeting with a CareerCenter consultant who can review....

Looking for a career with room to grow? Explore Maine's Clean Energy Jobs!

You might be surprised by how many different types of careers are part of Maine's growing clean energy economy.

The Maine Clean Energy Jobs Network connects jobseekers with employment opportunities, training programs, and career resources throughout Maine.

You can explore opportunities in areas such as:

🔧 Building, Construction & Electrical
⚡ Energy Efficiency & Utilities
🔥 HVAC & Plumbing
🔩 Welding & Metal Fabrication
🚗 Clean Transportation
🧪 Science, Engineering & Design
💼 Business, Marketing & Administration

And you don't necessarily need to start with specialized clean-energy experience. Many existing skills can transfer into clean energy careers.

The Maine Clean Energy Jobs Network allows you to:

• Search for clean energy jobs
• Explore training and apprenticeship opportunities
• Learn about in-demand occupations
• Discover career pathways
• Connect with resources to help you build your career

With more than 16,000 clean energy workers already employed in Maine, opportunities are growing across the state.

Curious whether your skills could transfer to a clean energy career? Take a look and explore what's out there.

Visit mainecleanenergyjobs.com to get started.

https://mainecleanenergyjobs.com/

Home - Maine Clean Energy Jobs Network Powering clean energy jobs in Maine. Find a clean job, share your clean energy openings, or discover training opportunities.

Need help with Unemployment Insurance? We're here to help.

If you're navigating the Unemployment Insurance process and have questions or need assistance, in-person help is available at the Portland CareerCenter.

📅 Every Thursday
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Portland CareerCenter
151 Jetport Boulevard, Portland, ME

Unemployment Insurance staff are available to provide assistance with questions about the UI process and help you navigate available resources.

If you're unsure what to do next, stop by and talk with someone in person.

The Portland CareerCenter also offers a variety of free employment services, including job-search assistance, resume help, interview preparation, career guidance, training resources, and connections to employers.

You don't have to navigate your next step alone.

Check out the latest workforce news in our May 2026 newsletter!:https://www.maine.gov/labor/docs/2026/mdolnewsletters/may2026.pdf