Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education continues to collaborate with the Waterville Public Library Business, Career, & Creativity Center to offer an array of programs for area residents who need assistance with career and job searching, including the technology skills that are needed in today’s world.

• Job Search Lab

The Job Search Lab is for job seekers of all backgrounds. You can get ideas to improve your job search, work on your resume/cover letter, and learn about education and training options available in our area. No appointment necessary just drop-in!  Staffed by Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education, Augusta CareerCenter, and New Ventures Maine.  Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

• Job Search Navigator

Schedule an appointment to meet with Dana Hamilton, Employment/Resource Navigator with Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. Dana is available to help job seekers navigate job search tools and other resources in the Waterville region that can aid in your ability to get a job or improve your self-sufficiency. Call the Library at 207.680.2603 or stop by the Information Services Desk to schedule an appointment to meet with Dana on a Tuesday. Weekly.  Appointment required. 

• Job Seeking Assistance for Veterans

Veterans of the US military can get one to one assistance with job search activities, resume writing, and interviewing skills at the Waterville Public Library. This service is available via the Maine Department of Labor’s Maine CareerCenter system. Veterans should call 207-624-5120 and request to speak with a Veterans specialist. Weekly. Appointment required.

• Job Seeker Workshops

The Library regularly offers job seeker workshops on topics such as how to write a resume and cover letter, how to prepare for a job fair, career planning, interviewing, networking, looking for work with a criminal history, and more. Consult the watervillelibrary.org web site for exact dates and topics. Registration usually requested. 

• Essentials of College Planning Information Session

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process:  admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Register for a workshop at meoc.maine.edu/schedule.php or by calling 1-800-281-3703.  Monthly. Registration required.

• Job Corps Information Session

Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. To learn more about Job Corps, call Cathy Gavett at 207-621-2350.

The Waterville Public Library also hosts or supports:

* Computing Lab of 14 computers (available: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) 

* Faxing, scanning, and printing services

* Job Fairs

* Employer Recruiting Events

* Computer Workshops

** PechaKucha Night Waterville

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Please visit the Waterville Public Library web site watervillelibrary.org or Facebook page facebook.com/wplbcc for updates.

Contact Tammy Rabideau, Director, Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

at librarian@watervillelibrary.org or 207-680-2611 for more information.

Looking to work in an office? Make yourself stand out to an employer. Earn computer certificates by completing classes in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as keyboarding, Internet and e-mail. Please call 345-3217 to discuss your particular needs and availability. Price will vary according to classes needed.

Are you looking for a new job, a first job, or ready to explore a different field entirely? We can help by guiding you through job search strategies, interview skills, resume writing, career aptitude and interest assessments - even your college search!  Please call for an appointment with our Career & College Advisor at 345-3217.  Registration:  6-week session $50.  Free to unemployed residents.

Job searching? Let’s sharpen your job-related skills! Do you need to create or update your resume, create an email account, learn Microsoft Office basics, or refine your existing skills? Our Career Advisor, Suzette, will work one-on-one with you over six sessions to meet your career-focused computer needs. Work on creating documents appropriate for the workplace and/or the basics of sending and receiving email messages as well as opening and attaching files. Call for more information or to set up a schedule. Registration: 6-week session, $50.

Not reaching your potential?  Unhappy with your current job?  Find career options that would be a good fit for your goals and lifestyle!  Our Advisor will guide you through job search strategies and interview skills after helping you to research your interests and aptitudes.  Please call 345-3217 for an appointment with our Career & College Advisor. Registration: $50. Free to unemployed residents.

To register go to: http://www.yougotclass.org/catalog-complete.cfm/Marshwood

We have partnered with the Learning Resource Network (LERN) to offer a series of online certificates for business and career. 

NEW! Most classes now offer a self-study option so you can start anytime and end anytime. Below is a short list of some of the offerings for this semester. 

These classes (and many more!) are ongoing:

Certificate in Office Operations

Certificate in Sales

Applying Lean Sigma Practices to HR Functions

Certificate in Google Tools

Digital Marketing Certificate

Inbound Marketing Certificate

Mobile Marketing Certificate

Podcasting

Video Marketing Certificate

Social Media for Business Certificate

Certificate in Blended Instruction

Certificate in Designing Webinars

Using Cellphones in the Classroom

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate

Online Career Training Programs can start you on a path to an in-demand profession. You can begin these programs at any time and learn at your own pace. Upon successful completion of all coursework, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Programs are available in the following areas:

• Healthcare and Fitness
• Business and Professional
• IT and Software Development
• Management and Corporate
• Media and Design
• Hospitality and Service Industry
• Sustainable Energy and Going Green
• Career Online High School

For more information visit: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/sad49/

Become a certified MS professional with complete knowledge in one or more MS products such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Our online, deeply integrated interactive courses, hand-on labs, and practice tests all help you prepare for the final certification assessment Go to https://yace.ucertify.com for full details.