Washington County CareerCenter

04/17/2026

State offices will be closed Monday, April 20, in observance of Patriots’ Day.

Unemployment benefit payments will be processed as usual, but when you receive payment may depend on your financial institution. Claims can be filed online at https://assist.reemployme.maine.gov/cp/landing

04/02/2026

Employment and training resources, job search tools and expert guidance — all in one place!

04/02/2026

03/20/2026

03/18/2026

Join our own Kate Burkhart and the Center for Law and Social Policy for Equity Matters: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment as a Workplace Safety Issue

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm

CLASP’s first Equity Matters conversation of 2026 will focus on gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the workplace, examining how we should change systems and asking this fundamental question: what would it take to design workplaces where violence cannot thrive?

Featured Speakers:
•Robin Runge – Director, Domestic Violence Law Clinic, University of Oregon School of Law
•Lark Jackson – Director, Equity Resource Center, Chicago Women in Trades
•Kate Burkhart – Director, Bureau of Labor Standards, Maine Department of Labor
•Elyse Shaw – Director, Education, Worker, and Labor Justice, CLASP (moderator)

Among the issues these and other experts will explore:
•What it means to build a workplace safety ecosystem capable of preventing GBVH
•Equity-focused campaigns and programming that addresses GBVH
•Centering the voices and advocacy of workers and unions

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5HLaINYMTS6X3KKGMlhw3w?utm_campaign=eqma&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&emci=3d1f01fb-d622-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=7121f5b0-de22-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=2840187 #/registration

03/18/2026

Jobseekers can meet with employers across the state to learn about current job openings. In addition to finding open positions, it’s a great opportunity to practice computer skills and sharing with human resource reps the skills you can bring to their companies.

03/10/2026

Please join us for our Hiring and Resource event "March into your next Career" on Tuesday , March 17, 2026 from 10am-1pm at the Machias CareerCenter at 53 Prescott Drive in Machias.

03/02/2026

It is Women in Construction Week!

Check out our new women in trades webpage featuring a calendar of events happening this week, training opportunities, and the benefits of working in construction: https://apprenticeship.maine.gov/women-in-trades

02/24/2026

The High Performance Building Systems & Practices Pre-Apprenticeship Program, run by passivhausMAINE, is accepting applications for their 2nd cohort!

This state-certified program provides FREE hands-on training and exposure to careers and employers in Maine's vibrant high-performance, energy-efficient building industry.

The program was built with flexibility in mind — designed to make it possible for students and full-time workers to participate.

Pre-Apprentices benefit from:
• Flexible monthly in-person or repeat virtual sessions (50% in person attendance required - in Freeport, ME)
• Field trips to visit industry builders and designers (attendance at 4/6 visits required - statewide)
• Stipend support to reduce participation barriers (if needed)
• Direct industry connections and career pathway opportunities

Women and young adults are encouraged to apply as part of the effort to build a more inclusive and representative workforce in Maine’s construction and green building sectors.

✅ The application is quick and easy and available on the program website. We encourage interested individuals — and those who know someone who may be a good fit — to apply today.

Learn more and apply: https://www.passivhausmaine.org/preapprenticeship-program

02/13/2026

State offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Unemployment weekly claims filed after February 13th, 2026 will be processed on February 17th, 2026. Due to the holiday and your financial institution's schedule, payments may take slightly longer than usual to appear in your account.

02/03/2026

Podcasts Photo: Newsradio WGAN, WGAN Maine Points: Work Source Maine Posted on January 30, 2026 by dmartignetti Danny speaks with Chris Quint Director, State Workforce Development Board about Work Force Maine. The State Workforce Development Board, in partnership with MDOL, DHHS, DECD, Maine Communi...