Lewiston CareerCenter

06/02/2026

Students at Elm Street School in RSU 16 (Mechanic Falls) have spent the school year learning an important lesson about community, kindness, and helping others — all with the support of some four-le…

06/02/2026

FRIDAY!!!! Open to all Hiring Event!
Veterans get first consideration
The next major opportunity in Farmington, ME, is the Farmington American Legion Hiring Event & Veteran Resource Fair on June 10, 2026.
When: Wednesday, June 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Farmington American Legion, 158 High St, Farmington, ME.Employers: Features multiple local and regional employers, including the United States Postal Service, Bath Iron Works, and veteran resource groups.

Preparation Tips:On-the-spot interviews are expected, so bring multiple copies of your resume.For the USPS, it is recommended to pre-register before the event via the USPS Virtual Job Fair link.For further information or to view a full list of attending employers closer to the date, check the Work Source Maine event page.

05/29/2026

We will be hosting Northern Stars Planetarium in Callahan Hall on Wednesday, June 24th at 5:30PM for ages 6 – 12, siblings welcome.

Come and see the planets and dwarf planets, both as seen in the night sky and as visited by space probes in the fully equipped inflatable star theater! Various constellations will be pointed out throughout the presentation.

Registration is required as there are only 45 available spots. To register please contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or [email protected].

If all of the spots are filled you may request to be put on the waiting list.

Participation in this event counts towards the library Summer Reading program so don’t forget to log it on your bookmark.

For more information contact the Children’s Department at 513-3133 or [email protected]

https://lplonline.org/events/northern-stars-planetarium-exploring-the-solar-system/

05/27/2026

The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026 is…

05/27/2026

Attention Maine employers in advanced manufacturing and defense shipbuilding!

Did you know the Maine State Workforce Development Board will help pay to train your employees? The Defense & Manufacturing Training Fund reimburses up to $8,000 per employee and up to $250,000 per year for your company.

Whether you’re bringing on new hires or upskilling your current team, the Training Fund is designed to help Maine businesses grow stronger.

•Up to 80% of training costs, with bonuses for small employers, apprenticeship programs, and wage gains
•Up to $250,000 per employer, per year
•Support for industry-recognized credentials completed within 2 years for in-demand manufacturing occupations and skills

You must apply BEFORE training starts, so don’t wait!

Get all the details and apply at worksourcemaine.com/training-fund

05/22/2026

State offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Due to the holiday and your financial institution's schedule, payments may take slightly longer than usual to appear in your account.

05/21/2026

Check out the latest workforce news in our May 2026 newsletter!:https://www.maine.gov/labor/docs/2026/mdolnewsletters/may2026.pdf

05/21/2026

May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Ensuring that your events and information are inclusionary and accessible to all is crucial to getting your message across.

The Maine Dept. of Labor has guides and resources on our website such as:

•How to Conduct Accessible Meetings/Presentations: https://www.maine.gov/accessibility/accessibility-guide/presentations-meetings

•Accessible Announcements and Flyers: https://www.maine.gov/rehab/accessibility_guide/announce_flyer.shtml

•Accessible Documents: https://www.maine.gov/rehab/accessibility_guide/documents.shtml

•Accessible Images and Graphs: https://www.maine.gov/rehab/accessibility_guide/images.shtml

05/21/2026