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Short-term Training Advising

If you are in one of our short-term training programs (not in a 1-year certificate or 2-year degree program), please reach out to Diane Pierce in Workforce Training for advising questions: 207-453-5083 or dpierce@kvcc.me.edu

91°µÍø strives to foster the wellbeing of all our students. Counseling Services with Carolyn Wyman are FREE to all 91°µÍø and Workforce Training students. Your counselor may recommend more intensive care or specialized treatment for you that may require insurance. Your counselor will assist you in making those referrals if needed.ÌýÌý

91°µÍø’s Accessibility Services helps our Workforce Training students determine accommodations, facilitate access, and provide needed auxiliary aids and services. It is the student’s responsibility to identify themselves as having a disability and formally request accommodations by emailing accessibility@kvcc.me.edu and providing documentation.

The nature of a student’s disability, the content of documentation and other records on file are confidential and maintained in a secure place which is not part of the student’s record.

We offer a wide variety of job postings from across the state of Maine. Our data base, Maine JobLink, lists thousands of job openings and can match you with jobs you are seeking. The CareerCenter has an information center that offers access to computers, telephones, a fax machine and a copy machine to assist you with your job search. For more information, call 207-623-7981 or click on the link below:

The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. Programs are provided as a proud partner of the American Job Center network.

The CareerCenter has a veteran that fills the role of Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP – counsels veterans in all aspects of job search and career development) and a veteran that fills the role of Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER – works with employers to facilitate employment opportunities for veterans).

To find out more, contact NKV.careercenter@maine.govÌýor call 207-623-7981.

You served your country, now let us serve you.

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➢ Tuition and fees
➢ Required books, supplies, tools, equipment, uniforms
➢ Classroom related childcare
➢ Transportation
➢ Monthly training stipend for income eligible trainees

Qualification criteria:

➢ Be at least 18 years old
➢ Do not already have a marketable post-secondary degree or marketable certificate
➢ Family income less than 200% of the federal poverty level
➢ Want education or training for a high-wage, in-demand occupation
➢ Live in Maine and are legally eligible to work in the U.S.
➢ Can successfully undertake and complete the program

The CSSP program offers up to $6,000 per year toward the cost of full-time training and up to $3,000 per year for part-time training.
To view a list of high-wage, in-demand occupations or apply for the program, please visit the CareerCenter web site at:

or call the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter at 207-623-7981. TTY users call Maine Relay 711.

From the first day of work, apprentices earn a paycheck while receiving practical on-the-job training in an occupation. The hands-on training results in improved skills and competencies as well as the potential to earn a certificate or college credits toward a degree. At the successful completion of the program, workers earn a certified, portable credential that meets the highest standards and is accepted by industries and employers across the U.S.A.

Companies are identifying the importance of growing their own workforce through registered apprenticeships. The Maine Apprenticeship Program works with businesses that have current employees that need enhanced skills to keep pace with the industry or new employees that need customized training to learn and maintain the required job skills.

The Maine Apprenticeship Program does not place individuals in apprenticeship slots but maintains a list of registered apprenticeship businesses and can discuss the positive outcomes of apprenticeship with any company.

For more information: or call 207-623-7981.

To find a Maine business involved in apprenticeship near you:Ìý

Resume Development
Learn the basic do’s and don’ts’ s of resume writing, how to use key words and phrases to catch an employer’s attention, discover websites for skills identification, and learn how to produce a resume that will work for you.

Interview Workshop
Find out how to have the ultimate job interview. Learn how to prepare for an interview, discover what employers are looking for and follow-up advice that will help you land the position you truly want.

Career Center Workshops
For a complete list of career workshops scheduled through the state, please visit

Preparing for a Job Fair
Learn how to present yourself for success during a Job Fair. We cover information on how to prepare, how to dress for the Job Fair, how to engage with employers, and what to do after the Job Fair.

CareerCenter staff can work individually or in groups (maximum of 20 participants at a time). To find out more information, please visit the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter or call (207) 623-7981 or toll-free 1-800-760-1572.

60-70% is enough.Ìý
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Here is why:Ìý
– You will not grow into the positionÌý
– Your job will probably be boringÌý
– You won’t be learning new thingsÌý
– You will have a feeling of stagnationÌý
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What matters to companies is that you can do the job.Ìý
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What matters to you is that you can Grow!Ìý
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Find the right balance.Ìý
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Go and find a job opening that can get you to the next level.

This is the beauty of the internet and that there is always a way to connect, and research is KEY! ÌýÌý

Here’s how to do it: Ìý

– Go to LinkedIn Ìý

– Search and follow the company you’re looking to apply toÌý

– Connect with those from that business Ìý

– Reach out to them to gain further information about the company! Ìý

Make Connections

Not only are you gaining insight into the company culture, mission, and operations, but you could also be gaining references! Ìý

All companies use key words that they find important to them inside of job listings or job posts. ÌýÌý

This is your best chance to catch their eye, but be sure to set yourself apart and not to just repeat phrases with little to no context: Ìý

– Relate key words or phrases to yourselfÌý

– Use it to tell a story about your qualifications for the positionÌý

– Use it to show a learning opportunity you wish to have in your new roleÌýÌý

Do Your ResearchÌý

Every company uses their own lingo, and the closer you can align yourself to it the better! Ìý

If you find a business on a job board, be sure to: ÌýÌý

– Go to the company website and look under their hiring section to make sure the job post is up to date and accurateÌý

– Apply on the company’s official websiteÌý

– Do research on the company while on their page and learn more about what they do, who the key role players are, and give you key information to be able to tailor your resume to them! Ìý

Apply Directly and Follow Up

Your application can be lost on a job board with a large sea of people doing rapid applying. This significantly reduces the chance of your application standing out among the crowd. ÌýÌý

Your best option – apply on the official website and follow up with an email or call after a couple of days. This puts your name on top of the pile and gives you the best odds for a call back! Ìý