WILTON — The following workshops will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E, Wilton. These workshops are at no cost to the public. All workshops begin promptly at listed times. Registration required.

Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. This is an orientation for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Orientations are held the first Thursday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required

Employer Expectations: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. This workshop will cover the following topics: Creating a great resume, preparing for an interview and preparing for a new job. Individual follow-ups may occur for resume critique as requested. This workshop is facilitated by Barclaycard U.S. It is not a recruitment effort for Barclaycard U.S.; it is a workshop for people applying for all types of jobs. Slots are limited; call 207-645-5800 to respond.

MEOC-101 Essentials of College Planning: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. This workshop introduces people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. The financial aid part of this workshop will provide an overview of financial basics and the completion of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Call to preregister: 1-800-281-3703.

O*net Ability Profiler: This is a career exploration tool that helps clients plan work lives using a paper and pencil format with optional apparatus parts and computerized scoring. Results can be used to identify strengths for which more training/education is needed, and to identify occupations that fit their strengths. Call for further information as this workshop requires five or more people for attendance. 

Small business workshops: The Small Business Administration will offer three workshops, Starting Your Own Small Business, Access to Capital and Federal and State Resources for Small Business. Most of these workshops are two hours long. For more information call Bill Card at: 207-622-8555

For those people in the Rumford area:

Resume and Interviewing Skills: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Vocational Region 9, Mexico. Explore the basics of resumes and applications and learn how to make your resume and interview stand out in a positive way. Learn to market yourself in a way that directly matches employer needs. Tough interview questions will be discussed. Call 207-645-5800 to sign up.

For more information about any workshop or to set up an appointment, call 207-645-5800; toll free 1-800-982-4311; TTY: Maine Relay 711. 

CareerCenters are equal opportunity providers. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.