WILTON — The following sessions will be held at the Wilton CareerCenter, 865 U.S. Route 2E, Wilton.
Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation — 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. 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 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. The workshop will cover the following topics: Creating a Great Resume, Preparing for Your Interview, Preparing for a New Job. Individual follow-ups may occur for Resume Critique as requested. Slots are limited; call early to register.
MEOC-101, Essentials of College Planning — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19. This workshop introduces people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. It 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 1-800-281-3703 to pre-register for this session.
The Small Business Administration will offer three different 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 1-207-622-8555.
Rumford area:
Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation — 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 18, at Region 9, Mexico. This is 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
Workshops are at no cost to the public. All workshops begin promptly at listed times. Registration required unless otherwise noted.
FMI, register: 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.
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