WILTON — The following sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E. Telephone, 207-645-5800; toll free 1-800-982-4311; TTY: Maine Relay 711 to set up an appointment. Workshops are at no cost to the public. All workshops begin promptly at listed times. Registration required unless otherwise noted.

Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: Thursday, Nov. 2, 9 to 10:30 a.m. 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: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop will cover Creating a Great Resume, Preparing for Your Interview, Preparing for a New Job. Individual follow-ups may occur for resume critique as requested. This workshop is for people applying for all types of jobs. Slots are limited. Call 645-5800 to register.

MEOC-101, Essentials of College Planning: Thursday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Introduces people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. The workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. The financial aid portion will provide an overview of financial basics and the completion of the Free Application for  Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To pre-register for this workshop, call 1-800-281-3703.

The Small Business Administration offers three workshops, “Starting Your Own Small Business,” “Access to Capital” and “Federal and State Resources for Small Business.” Most of those workshops are two hours long. For more information, call Bill Card, 207-622-8555.

Rumford area:

Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2 to 4 p.m., Region 9, Mexico. An orientation for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services. Orientations are held the third Wednesday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required

CareerCenter partners include WMCA CareerCenter Services and the Maine Department of Labor.

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


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