Employment Services
Today, there are more ways than ever to search for employment. In addition to traditional methods, newspaper advertisements, applying to a business in person, many employers now use internet-based employment sites or require interested job seekers to apply online via a company website. Helping someone to find employment may mean using a mix of new technologies along with tried and true strategies like networking.The Maine CareerCenter System — CareerCenters across Maine are available to help job seekers prepare for and find employment. CareerCenters have computers, printers, phones, fax machines, accessibility equipment and software available at no charge to assist customers in their job search.
Maine's Job Bank
Maine's Job Bank is a new online resource that allows job seekers to search for all jobs that match their interests and experience. The Job Bank will also automatically notify job seekers by e-mail when employers post jobs that meet their criteria. It is easy to register and post a resume at the Maine CareerCenter website by clicking on the Maine's Job Bank icon and following the registration process.The Job Bank also offers a variety of benefits to employers. Through the Maine CareerCenter Job Bank businesses can:
- List job opportunities at no charge
- Create, edit and manage your job listings that are searchable by job seekers nationwide
- Access your job listings 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
- Immediately view summary information of job seekers who meet your specified qualifications
- Review lists of candidates who have inquired about your job listings
- Screen applicant profiles and resumes
CareerCenter Workshops
Each local CareerCenter holds workshops on resume writing, interviewing techniques, job search, career exploration and other topics. To find a local CareerCenter near you, use the search box below.Find your local CareerCenter:
The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who qualify and who need these services to access and obtain employment.- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
- Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI)
- Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened (DODHOHLD)
Department of Health and Human Services
- Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS) provides long-term vocational support services to individuals with mental health needs. Adults who are eligible for adult mental health case management services may be eligible for employment support funding.
- Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) provides long-term employment support services to individuals with developmental disabilities who are eligible and receive waiver level of services through MaineCare.