Maine Department of Labor

The annual Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign is back! Led by the Maine Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment Team, who are all veterans themselves, the Hire-a-Vet Campaign will be traveling the state for the next few months, connecting veterans and other jobseekers with opportunities at Maine businesses. The campaign is open to all jobseekers, and will have events at the Augusta Civic Center, the University of Maine Presque Isle, the Poland Spring Conference Center, and York County Community College. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dH9wP29s

Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Don't miss your opportunity to register for these upcoming classes in August: https://lnkd.in/gJwKk3Mw

At just 19, Jacob Morley is well on his way to an in-demand career thanks to his auto technician apprenticeship at Goodwin Chevrolet and Mazda in Brunswick, Maine. He enrolled through the Maine Apprenticeship Program and enjoys the gradual progression of tasks and projects guided by his assigned mentors. "I would say 100% do it. It's a great opportunity. You'll learn a lot, and there's nothing really better than that,"" he said. ""If you're a hands-on learner, it's great." Oh, and did we mention this apprenticeship is PAID? Yep, Jacob jump-started his auto technician career by learning the trade WHILE earning a paycheck. Check out other opportunities like this here: https://lnkd.in/g59CWKUW

Exciting apprenticeship opportunity! 📣 MaineHealth, in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor and Southern Maine Community College, is currently accepting applications for their Education Technician Apprenticeship. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in working for MaineHealth’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders. The next training program begins in August! To express interest, please see the link below and someone from their talent team will reach out to you! https://lnkd.in/eVRB3BiJ

The Maine Department of Labor & the National Federation of Independent Businesses are partnering to host a series of focus groups with businesses, in order to help inform the Department's work to develop a comprehensive guidance manual on Maines labor laws. The sessions will involve asking for feedback on formats, such as FAQs, case studies, and examples, to learn what would be the most useful in the guidance. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required: August 8, 2024 from 9-10:30 a.m. at 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, in the Frances Perkins Room September 26, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. at MIRC in Portland in partnership with the Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition, this session will be focused on hearing from business owners in the New Mainer community. November 7, 2024 in Bangor, location and time to be determined January 2025 for agricultural/rural employers, details to be determined More info and to register: https://lnkd.in/g3h2eAzb

Welcome to the MAP! We’re excited to announce that a few new Maine Apprenticeship Program sponsors are joining the team to provide invaluable opportunities and experiences for apprentices. A huge thank you to: Maine Center for Cancer Medicine and Blood Disorders (Medical Assistant) CapEx Services (Electrician) Benchmark Construction (Cost Estimator) Sappi North America (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician) Mockler Funeral Home (Funeral Practitioner) Mid-Maine Technical Center (Building Construction Craft Laborer) Your support will help set MAP apprentices on the (paid!) path to success! Learn more about these new apprenticeship opportunities and many more here:: https://lnkd.in/g59CWKUW

The Maine Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is seeking letters of interest from qualified candidates to operate the Café and Micro Market at the Burton Cross State Office Building in Augusta. This Café, located at the State Capitol complex, serves legislators, government employees and visitors throughout the year. The Café is open for breakfast and lunch daily and has a Micro Market available 24/7. Applicants will demonstrate experience with food service operations, restaurant management and have excellent customer service skills. Interested parties are requested to complete the form located within the following link by Thursday July 25:  https://lnkd.in/gp6WbzHs

Maine is seeking Orientation and Mobility Specialists! Are you interested in working with individuals who have lost or are losing their vision, and helping them develop independent travel skills? Apply to be an Orientation and Mobility Instructor for the state of Maine today! Watch the video to learn more about the job, and the people who do it. https://lnkd.in/gZDQimeK Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gr3hVstx

Did you know that the Maine Apprenticeship Program can help Mainers get started with training in the trades? By signing on to a pre-apprenticeship, you'll gain experience along with the opportunity to earn a decent wage. Just a few details: -The Pre-Apprenticeship is designed for ages 16 and up to begin training. -Participants gain up to 1,000 hours of on-the-job experience, which can be applied to a registered apprenticeship program after graduation. -The program encourages apprentices to explore various fields before committing to a specific apprenticeship. Read more about this and many more options: https://lnkd.in/g59CWKUW

We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with FAST Enterprises to build the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program’s online contributions portal! This portal will allow employers to register their business information with the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, file quarterly wage reports and remit contributions, and to apply for private plan substitutions when eligible. The system will also provide the opportunity for self-employed individuals and tribal governments to opt into coverage from the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.  “The Department looks forward to this partnership to build a user-centric, intuitive, and effective one-stop service system for employers in Maine to interact with the Maine Paid Family Leave Program,” said Luke Monahan, Director of Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. FAST Enterprises has previously worked with Maine Revenue Services to create the Maine Tax Portal, as well as the contribution collections system for the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave. Payroll contributions begin January 1, 2025, and benefits are scheduled to begin May 1, 2026. For more information and to stay updated, visit https://lnkd.in/g7GrZvpu