LEWISTON – The Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, announces the January workshop schedule and the speakers for the Unemployed Professionals Group. The center hosts the group every Monday (unless otherwise noted) from 1-4 p.m.

Program topics are as follows:

“Resume Follow Up – Peer Review,” Jan. 7, bring a copy of resume for peer consultation.

“Open Forum/Your Time,” Jan 14, bring job search difficulties for group discussion.

Jan. 21, holiday, no meeting

“Financial Literacy,” Jan. 28, presented by Laurie McDonnell of Women, Work & Community

Registration is not required for the Unemployed Professionals Group.

The Lewiston/Auburn Area Unemployed Professionals Group provides support, resources, and networking opportunities for unemployed and underemployed professionals while providing employers with a valuable talent pool from which to recruit and hire.

A special career exploration workshop series will be held in January and February. This workshop will meet on Thursdays for four weeks, Jan. 30 through Feb. 20, from 12:30-4 p.m. This workshop, offered by Women, Work and Community, will benefit those thinking of making a career change or looking to enter the workforce. Participants will review skills, interests and experiences and relate them to career options, identify educational and training opportunities, and develop a step-by-step plan to achieve career goals. This is a four-session class that meets once weekly for four weeks. Participants are asked to attend all four sessions, if possible. Registration is required. Call 753-9005 or 1-800-741-2991.

A job club meets at the CareerCenter every Monday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Topics vary weekly, but focus on job search strategy and skills, networking and information sharing. Registration is not required for the Job Club.

Other workshops offered at the CareerCenter include: Job Search Skills; Career Decision Making; On-Line Applications, Interviewing Skills, and Writing a Resume. Call 753-9005 to register for these workshops and to get additional information.

All events are free of charge and are held at the CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way.