LEWISTON —The Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, continues its monthly programming, including workshops for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase the employability. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.

The Unemployed Professional Group meets every Monday at 1 p.m. to support unemployed and underemployed professionals. Each week a guest speaker from the business community addresses the group on a topic related to personal or professional development or job search skills. Topics and speakers for August are:

Aug. 2 — 30 Ways to Maximize Employee Productivity, Genevieve Straight, Accountemps.

Aug. 9 — Open forum, bring your job search challenges and a copy of your resume, Cher Tyra, WMCA, Lewiston CareerCenter.

Aug. 16 — Effective Communication during Transition, Bruce MacMillan, MacMillan Associates Inc., Phippsburg.

Aug. 23 — Marketing Your Assets, Jim Milliken, Portland.

Aug. 30 — Affordable Personal Computers for Everyone! Jodi Martin, PCs for Maine, Searsport.

Registration is not required and there is no cost to attend. Call Cher Tyra at 1-800-741-2991, ext. 39043 for more information or if any special accommodations are required to fully participate in this program.

The FOCUS on Your Job Search Group meets every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. Participants meet with an employment counselor and other business and community experts to discuss job search challenges and strategies. Topics and speakers are:

Aug. 3 — It’s All in the Presentation, Patti Gagne, Patti Gagne Agency Inc.

Aug. 10 — Open forum

Aug. 17 — Are You Out of Focus in Your Job Search? Paul Argereow, Western Maine Community Action.

Aug. 24 — Do What You Love; Love What You Do, Mary LaFontaine, CareerCenter manager.

Aug. 31 — Open forum

The New Mainers Job Search workshop meets every Friday from 2-4 p.m. This group is designed for refugees and immigrants who have limited English skills. Participants will explore applications, resumes, interview skills and job search strategy. Participants who are not able to communicate in English or Somali should call 753-9005 in advance to arrange for an interpreter.

New to the Lewiston CareerCenter are orientations for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Orientations are held the third Friday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. For more information, call Linda at 753-9057 or TTY 877-796-9833.

The August Industry Information Tuesday, scheduled for Aug. 17 from 9-11 a.m., will feature customer service. A panel presentation by local business leaders and a group discussion will allow the opportunity to learn, and ask questions about customer service jobs. Registration is required for this event.

Other available workshops:

Aug. 4 or Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Family Self-Sufficiency for Lewiston Housing Authority or Section 8 participants. For more information call 783-8539 or e-mail [email protected]

Aug. 9 and 13, or Aug. 23 and 27, 9 a.m.-noon. — The Career Decision Making workshop is in two parts. On Monday you will discuss tools you can use to help make career decisions. On Friday you will use the information you gained to make your career plans. Registration is required.

Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-noon — The Job Search Skills workshop helps you conduct an effective job search. Registration is required.

Job Search Skills also held at the Auburn Public Library on Aug. 9. Call 333-6640 to register for that location.

Aug. 12 or 26, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Resume Basics and Interview Skills. Explore the basics of resumes and applications and learn how to make your resume and interview stand out in a positive way. Registration required.

Resume and Interview Skills also held at the Auburn Public Library on Aug. 17. Call 333-6640 to register for that location.

Aug. 13 or 20 or 27, 2-4 p.m. — The New Mainers Job Search group is designed for refugees and immigrants who have limited English skills. Participants will explore applications, resumes, interview skills and job search strategy.

A CareerCenter Training Orientation is offered and provides an overview of training programs at the CareerCenter, eligibility requirements and information on accessing services. Ask CareerCenter staff for the schedule of meetings and to register (required).

Aug. 11, 10 a.m. (lasts 2 to 3 hours) — Essentials of College Planning for Adults. Learn about college and trade schools, entrance requirements, readiness and transitional issues of adult students, admissions procedures and financial aid. Bring last year’s income tax forms. Registration is required.

Aug. 4 or 11 or 18 or 25, 10:15-11 a.m. — An adult education representative will help explore options to improve job skills and which adult education programs or classes will best meet needs based on interests and career goals.

Call 753-9005 for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter.