FARMINGTON – In partnership between Foster CTE Center, New Ventures of Maine, the Franklin County Network, and the Wilton Career Center, a four-event program will be offered to Franklin County residents on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Mt Blue Campus.
This was a great event last year and is sure to be this year. Interested companies and organizations are encouraged to get signed up to participate.
A program description is below:
1. Totally Trades – Sponsored by New Ventures Maine (8-11 a.m.)
This program is designed for 9th grade girls from Mt Blue, Spruce Mountain, Rangeley and Mt Abram high schools. Totally Trades offers hands-on workshop experiences in nontraditional careers for females – careers historically filled more predominantly by males. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for female students to explore careers they may have not considered for themselves. We are looking for business to provide a workshop opportunity for the students to experience some aspect of the profession through a practical exercise (i.e. building a tool box, operating heavy equipment, making something in a welding lab, etc.). Contact Janet Smith at 778-2757 or janet.smith@maine.edu
2. Career Expo- sponsored by Foster CTE Center and MBHS Jobs for Maine Grads (JMG) (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Last year’s event connected over 70 businesses and 900 students from Mt Blue High School and Mt Blue Middle School as well as partner schools with Foster CTE Center. Students travel around the campus to review potential college and career choices. We are looking for businesses and post secondary training representatives to provide information about opportunities in your field. Contact Melissa Williams at 778-3562 for more information.
3. Employer Symposium– “Meeting the Challenges of Hiring and Retaining Employees” sponsored by fcNET (Franklin County Network) (2 to 4 p.m.) Hearty Appetizers~Information~ Networking
Keynote speaker: highlights about on boarding new employees, new overtime rules and recruiting locally. Hiring from new markets: New Americans, Veterans and Boomers /Senior Citizens. Networking: employers and experts rub elbows to share resources and the training needs of growing local businesses. Contact Betty Gensel at 491-2752 or info@franklinnetwork.org.
4. Career and Job Fair-Sponsored by the Wilton Career Center (4 to 6 p.m.)
The public will be invited to attend an event that will connect employment seekers with employers who currently have openings and are ready to hire, and also learn about careers and training in various fields. Contact Patty Ladd at 645-5822 for more information.
