Maine launches online platform to connect job seekers with employers

File Photo / Curtesy Pixabay The state unveiled an online platform designed to connect job-seekers and employers.

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Maine unveiled an online platform that’s designed to connect job-seekers and employers with career services, hiring support and training programs.

The state Department of Labor’s Work Source Maine Virtual CareerCenter is a hub for workforce development that complements the department’s in-person CareerCenter services available across the state, said Laura Fortman, the department’s commissioner.

“Job seekers and employers can now connect 24/7 with workforce resources from wherever they are, and tailor their search results to fit their needs,” Fortman said.

The online service offers job-seekers access to personalized job search tools, resume-building resources, career counseling and virtual hiring events.

The platform provides employers with resources to support recruitment and retention, including hiring incentives, workforce development programs and guidance on labor laws and best practices.

“This resource is going to be especially important for the people of Maine who live in our more rural communities and are unable to travel due to gas prices, health reasons, winter road conditions or simply not enough time in their day,” said Galan Williamson, executive director of the Bangor-based Northeastern Workforce Development Board.

The platform offers multilingual support and tailored resources for veterans, older workers, individuals with disabilities and those re-entering the workforce. Employers can take advantage of tools aiming to streamline hiring processes and strengthen workforce development efforts.

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