Family Program Office
Transition Assistance Advisor • Tel: 207-430-5778
Mission: To inform service members in all phases of their military careers of their benefits with the Veterans Hospital Administration, Veterans Benefit Administration, Department of Labor, Tricare/Martin' Point and various other federal and State benefits and to aid them in applying for contacting and obtaining these benefits.
Links
Veterans Administration
http://www.va.gov/- Basic information of programs
Togus Veterans Administration Campus
- Health Care
http://www.togus.va.gov - Benefits, Compensation, Voc Rehab, Insurance, Loans and GI Bill
http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/east/togus/index.htm
Department of Labor- Maine Career Centers- Veteran Counselors
http://www.mainecareercenter.com/regions.html
Vet Centers
http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?STATE=ME
Tricare - North
https://www.hnfs.net/bene/home/
Martins Point
http://www.martinspoint.org/
Maine Bureau of Veteran Services
http://www.maine.gov/dvem/bvs/
MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreation)- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard MWR Information [PDF]
Recent Job Openings
2 April 2013
1. Hancock County Job Fair 3 April - 9 am - 3 pm - Ellsworth The Hancock County Job Fair will be held on April 3, 2013 from 9 a.m. to noon at the VFW Post 109, 419 Main Street in Ellsworth. More than 30 employers will be recruiting for open positions. Employers registered to date include: Assistance Plus, Avon, Bangor Daily News, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, Bonney Staffing Center, Care and Comfort, Cianbro, the Department of Health and Human Services, Eastern Maine Medical Center, EBS Building Supplies, Elscott Manufacturing, LLC, Governor's Restaurant, Home Care for Maine, Jackson Laboratory, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Maine Fair Trade Lobster, LLC, Maine Staffing Group, Manpower, MAS Homecare, Mount Desert Island Hospital, MEMA Technical Education Center, National ABLE Network, Newland Nursery, Northeast Safety, Inc., Origami Owl, RSU 24 Adult Education, Sam’s Club, Springborn Staffing, U.S. Cellular, VIP, Wal-Mart, and Witham Family Properties.
Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette reminded jobseekers to come prepared and to dress professionally. “Attendees should bring a resume and be prepared to have an ‘interview-like’ conversation with employers to discuss skills, knowledge areas and abilities,” she said. “You always want to make a positive first impression.”
The Maine Department of Labor, the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Eastern Maine Development Corporation and the Bangor CareerCenter are sponsoring this event.
Call 561-4050 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The Tri-County (Bangor) CareerCenter is located at 45 Oak Street, Suite 3, in Bangor and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also find more information at the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com
2. Androscoggin County Job Fair Friday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Central Maine Community College Auburn. The Lewiston CareerCenter will be participating in the tenth annual Androscoggin County Job Fair on Friday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Center Street, Auburn. Forty-five employers will be participation in the event. Two organizations are offering free transportation for veterans from surrounding counties.
Two organizations are offering veterans free transportation to the job fair. Veterans from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties can contact Community Concepts at 1-800-866-5588 48 hours in advance to arrange a ride. Veterans from Franklin County can also contact Western Maine Transportation at 1-800-393-9335 to make a reservation for transportation.
The employers recruiting for open positions include the Academy of Medical Professions, ADECCO, Androscoggin Bank, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, Argo Marketing Group, Assistance Plus, Auburn Police Department, Bates College, Becket Family of Services, BONNEY Staffing Center, Buffalo Wild Wings, Carbonite, Inc., Care and Comfort, Cianbro, Creative Innovations, Inc., Creative Work Systems, Formed Fiber Technologies, Geiger, Great Falls Marketing, Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, JobsinME.com, John F. Murphy Homes, Inc., Kaplan University, Kelly Services, Lee Auto Mall, Lewiston CareerCenter, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Lutheran Social Services of New England, Maine Behavioral Health Organization, Maine Community Health Options, the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Child & Family Services, MaineESGR, Manpower, MAS Home Care of Maine, McKesson, MEMA Technical Education Center, Merrymeeting Behavioral Health, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., Northeast Technical Institute, NotifyMD/Appletree divisions of Stericycle, P&G Tambrands, Robert Half International–OfficeTeam, Support Solutions, SymQuest Group, Inc., TD Bank, Tri-County Mental Health Services, U.S. Cellular, and WMTW-TV
Attendees should bring a resume and should be prepared to have an “interview-like” conversation with employers to discuss skills, knowledge areas and abilities. Job seekers should also be dressed for an interview.
CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of workshops and services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O’Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.
Call 753-9005 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711) for additional information and to register for workshops held at the CareerCenter. The CareerCenter, located at 5 Mollison Way in Lewiston, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also find more information at the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com .
3. Register Today for "Meet the Lenders" - Bangor - Tuesday, April 30th 1:00pm-4:30pm Location: Eastern Maine Community College-Rangeley Hall, 354 Hogan Rd. Bangor
This event is a great opportunity for any business owner seeking financing to meet with representatives from area banks, lender relations specialists from SBA, development agencies, micro lenders and grant funders to learn about their funding options. More information can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/meet-lenders-bangor
4. Maine Staffing Group
Go to http://mainestaff.com/about-us/job-listings to see current job openings.
27 March 2013
Big Moose Harley Davidson is looking for a sales person.
Location: 375 Riverside Portland ME
POC Peter Curless 207 797 6061
26 March 2013
2. Army family Assistance Center Specialist - Contractor Position Opening in Bangor - deadline 5 Apr. For more information and job description go to: www.hrciweb.com or phone (615) 941-7398.
3. Lowe's in Scarborough - Lowe's in Scarborough currently has the following job opportunities available. Applicants can apply online @ http://careers.lowes.com
Seasonal Cashiers
Seasonal Customer Service Associates
Seasonal Loader
14 March 2013
1. Maine Department of Corrections - Interested applicants should contact Laurie hayden ASAP in order to be considered for the April 22nd class. We will continue to accept applications for the next class as well, which I anticipate to run in June. Laurie Hayden, Personnel Officer, DAFS - Corrections Service Center, SHS 111 Ph. 287.4498 Fax 287.6092
2. Bonney Openings
Click Here for openings in the Bangor area.
3. Penske Openings Go to www.gopenske.com/careers to see all the current openings.
8 March 2013
2. TOP BONNEY Openings for this week! Click here to see the attached list.
26 February 2013
1. Save the Date for "Meet the Lenders" in Bangor Tuesday, April 30 Time: 1pm-4:30pm Location: Eastern Maine Community College-Rangeley Hall, 354 Hogan Rd., Bangor This event is a great opportunity for any business owner seeking financing to meet with representatives from area lenders, lender relations specialists from SBA, development agencies, micro lenders and grant funders to learn about their funding options. Attendees may want to come prepared with their "elevator speech" and business plan. You can get help with these, by visiting http://www.mainebusinessworks.org/micro Brought to you by: Bangor SCORE; Maine SBDC at Coastal Enterprises, Inc.; Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community; and U.S. Small Business Administration For more information, contact Sandra Fontaine at 207-622-8381 or sandra.fontaine@sba.gov
2. Maine Staffing Group Job Opportunities
http://www.jobsinme.com/seek/coresults2.aspx?co_num=7383 for current job postings and updates.
25 February 2013
Securitas Inc has various openings in the Bangor area for part time and per diem positions. To apply they would need to go to our on line application at www.securitasjobs.com.
13 February 2013
1. International Paper Company - Portland area- Packaging Sales Representative.
Click here for more information and the application process.
Bonney Staffing - Bangor
Click here
for positions that are currently open.
12 February 2013
Bonney Staffing Postitions
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The CareerCenters are currently involved in planning several career fairs, so brush up your résumé and come dressed as if you were being interviewed for a job. Hundreds of employers will be hiring for both permanent and seasonal positions. “Job fairs highlight the different companies and types of jobs a region offers,” explained Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette. “Job fairs are great places for people in different situations—whether it be someone who is unemployed, a younger person needing career ideas or someone who really wants to change careers—to be able to talk to many businesses and be inspired. Getting people back to work is a focus of the LePage Administration.” The list begins with the an Education and Training Resource Fair in Lewiston, where job seekers and those considering changing careers can learn about opportunities to access training and find the right training program. Organizations that offer financial resources to support education and training will also be available to answer questions. Several of the job fairs have a special focus, such as the Hiring Maine’s Heroes Job Fair in Augusta, which focuses on matching veterans with employment and specific resources, but the general public is welcome to participate as well. Businesses interested in participating in the fairs should contact their local CareerCenter. To find the nearest CareerCenter, visit www.mainecareercenter.com or call 1-888-457-8883.
* March 28: Calais Area Job Fair 2013, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Washington County Community College
* April 5: Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
* April 10: Presque Isle Job Fair, Crow’s Nest Restaurant and Event Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* April 19: Third Annual York County Regional Job Fair, Springvale
* May 1: Machias Area Job Fair, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Lee-Pellon Center, Machias
* May 14: Bangor CareerCenter Job Fair, 1–4 p.m., at the Spectacular Events Center
Last spring, York County held a Regional Job Fair in Springvale, with 65 organizations participating and more than 550 people attending. Feedback indicates that 50 job seekers were hired by such businesses as Adecco, Cianbro, FedEx Ground, Bonney Staffing, Fiber Materials, Home Helpers, Hussey Seating, Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation, New England Truck Tire, Project Flagging, Springborn Staffing, Waban and the York County Jail.
To find more information about jobs fairs across the state or to locate the closest CareerCenter and information about job training programs, visit the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com.
CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of workshops and services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O’Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.
2. Skyline Ultd Inc. Recruitment: NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU TRANSITION ASSISTANCE ADVISOR(TAA) - Contract position
Closes - 15 Feb 13 Contact Wendy Moody for more information.
Click here for detailed description.
Position: Immediate Fill
Location: Working at National Guard Bureau or Possibility at Home
Position Description: See attached
Veteran Preference: Retired Army/Air Guard, Reserves or Active Duty
Salary Range: $57,000- $60,0000
Send Resumes to: john.labash@skyline-ultd.com or fax : 703-991-0034
Closing Date: 15 February 2013
8 February 2013
Pinkerton Is Hiring Veterans -With a dedicated nationwide support structure and industry leading operational and administrative processes for hiring, clearances, and compliance Pinkerton Government Services, Inc. (PGS) operates in the United States, Italy, Canada, and Belgium. PGS has more than 4,000 security officers, with 90% holding a government security clearance, allowing us to provide thousands of quality security solutions to meet our clients' specific needs. Learn More http://www.military.com/military-report/pinkerton-is-hiring-veterans-020413?ESRC=mr.nl
1 February 2013
2. Wal-Mart to Hire Veterans - The nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, has announced a plan to hire every veteran who wants a job, provided that the veterans have left the military in the previous year and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The program will officially begin on Memorial Day and will eventually lead to the hiring of more than 100,000 people in the next five years. The new program represents one of the largest hiring commitments for veterans in history. http://www.military.com/military-report/wal-mart-to-hire-veterans?ESRC=mr.nl
