LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter has announced workshops for January. All workshops are located at the Lewiston CareerCenter unless otherwise noted.

Job Fair — Monday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to noon. More than 20 employers, all of whom are hiring, will be on hand to talk with job seekers. Folks should come prepared with a resume and to have an interview-like conversation. Check the Job Fair tab on www.mainecareercenter.gov for job fairs in other cities. For an online job search visit https://joblink.maine.gov.

CareerCenter services orientation — Tuesday, Jan. 18, 9 to 11 a.m. This is an overview of programs at the CareerCenter, eligibility requirements and information on accessing services. Held on the first Tuesday of every month. To register, call 207-753-9001.

Introduction to Self-Employment workshop — Thursday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to noon. This introductory workshop is designed to help folks decide whether self-employment is the right choice. The class covers the pros and cons of owning a business, the elements of a business plan and the many resources available to help you succeed. To register, call 207-753-9001.

New Mainers workshop — Thursday, Jan. 17, 9 to 11 a.m. This workshop is to show how to complete paper and online job applications. Somali interpreter will be on hand; if other language interpreters are needed, request by Jan. 10. To register, call 207-753-9001.

Orientation for people with disabilities — Wednesday, Jan. 24, 9 to 11 a.m. This orientation is for people with disabilities who are considering vocational rehabilitation services, and are held the fourth Wednesday of the month. Service providers are also welcome to attend. Registration not required.

First Impressions Count: Resume and interview preparation — Thursday, Jan. 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m. This workshop offers you current tools, resources and guidance to write an effective resume and to prepare you for a successful interview. To register, call 207-753-6531. 

Resume assistance — Call 207-753-9001 to schedule. Leave a resume for review or complete a draft resume from the Maine Job Link with staff assistance. Bring in past work history. Folks must be able to type their own resume.

Interview assistance — Call 207-753-9001 to schedule. Staff can help with preparing for a job interview. 

Essentials of College Planning for adults — Call 1-800-281-3703 to schedule. Basic steps for successful college enrollment, such as learning 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 to the appointment.

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 other software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.

The CareerCenter is at 5 Mollison Way. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and can be reached by calling 207-753-9005 (TTY users should dial Maine Relay 711). Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

For more information, visit the website at http://www.mainecareercenter.gov.