Portland CareerCenter Mini Job Fair on November 5

(Maine D.O.L.) For Immediate Release: October 31, 2014
Contact: Mike Roland, Portland CareerCenter, 771-5627; Julie Rabinowitz, Maine Department of Labor, 621-5009, cell: 557-1483PORTLAND-At least 10 employers will be hiring at the Portland CareerCenter s mini Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, from noon to 3 p.m. The CareerCenter is located at 185 Lancaster Street in Portland."Maine s employers are hiring; there are about 9,010 open jobs on our Job Bank right now," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "My administration knows that we still have more to do to get all Mainers back into the workforce in a good-paying career. Our CareerCenters are the first step for those who want a job or want to change paths, and this job fair is a good place to start. Don t hesitate to ask them for the help that can change your future for the better."Participating employers include Aircraft Logix, Big Apple-CN Brown, Cape Memory Care, Creative Works Systems, Crossmark, Fed Ex - Ground, Green Clean Maine, Home Depot, Leddy Group, Modern Woodmen and Stericycle.All are seeking qualified employees to fill current positions.Job seekers are encouraged to dress appropriately, bring a current resume and be prepared to interview. Attendees should park in lots along the block on Lancaster Street with signs marked Bayside or Government Center or at the Public Market Parking Garage at corner of Elm Street and Cumberland Avenue. For more information, call 771-5627 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711).The Portland CareerCenter will now be holding monthly jobs fairs in addition to offering individual employers recruitment opportunities. CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of 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.More information is available on the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com .Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.-end-Source: www.maine.gov