Grant’s Bakery’s newest baker, Kierstyn O’Donnell, left, is congratulated by Don Grant of Grant’s Bakery on successfully completing her On-the-Job Training Program funded by Western Maine Community Action at the Lewiston CareerCenter.
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Rumford man charged in assaults in Wilton
A NorthStar EMS ambulance crew member, left, cleans up Matthew Harrup, 24, of Rumford, who is accused of assaulting female caseworkers in the parking lot of the Wilton CareerCenter on Routes 2 and 4 in Wilton. Harrup was treated for minor facial injuries in the ambulance. WILTON — A Rumford man and a local police officer were injured […]
On the Job Training students graduate as CNAs
WATERVILLE — Six local students graduated as certified nursing assistants at a ceremony held at Thomas College on Jan. 18. Patty Shuck, RN, director of nursing at Lakewood Continuing Care Center, welcomed administrators, staff, residents, family, friends, teachers and community partners to the pinning ceremony and presentation of certificates. Commencement remarks were shared by instructors Chris […]
14th Annual Job Fair set for April 7
AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, along with the Lewiston CareerCenter and Central Maine Community College, will hold the 14th Annual Community Job Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 7, at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., Auburn. Industries from across the state will be represented, including health care, finance, […]
Organizations collaborate to bring training opportunities to L-A
LEWISTON — A number of organizations are collaborating on training opportunities that will provide classroom time as well as work experience or on the job training. Candidates are low income, veterans or new Mainers and are encouraged to apply for the trainings that will result in the skills necessary to be successful in the workforce […]
HR Thursdays, new workshop series
LEWISTON — The first in the Workforce Development Series, HR Thursdays, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, 415 Lisbon St. The series is for all employers, whether they have an HR person or not. It represents a partnership between the chamber, Central Maine Human Resource […]
Industrial jobs training offered
Adult education partners at Regional School Unit 16 in Poland, the Auburn School Department and School Administrative District 52 in Turner, together with area manufacturers and the Lewiston CareerCenter, have been working to create a free, five-week specialized training to prepare participants for careers in manufacturing. Those who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a new […]
Lewiston CareerCenter hosting job fair
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter will host a job fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, at 5 Mollison Way. Employers participating and who are hiring include: Bank of America, Carbonite, Clover Health Care, Expert Staffing of Maine, Lepage Bakeries, Lewiston Police Department, Maine Department of Corrections, MAS Home Care of Maine, Oxford […]
Wilton CareerCenter lists February programs
WILTON — The Wilton CareerCenter will offer programs for job seekers in February. Gateway to Employment: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and 18. Vocational Rehabilitation Orientation: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Registration is not required. Essentials of College Planning for Adults: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. To register, […]