Maine Department of Labor

Thrilled to be part of a lineup of incredible speakers at the Educate Maine Symposium on December 13th in Portland! I will be joined by Somerset Career & Technical Center and Foster Career & Technical Education Center to share about Student Success through CTE Apprenticeships. Join us for a day of networking, learning, and inspiration. #EducateMaineSymposium #Maine #MaineApprenticeshipProgram #apprenticeship

This past week marked 10 years of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek—a celebration of programs that empower workers, fuel innovation, and drive economic growth. Our own ReVision Energy Training Center supports over 80 apprentices (who are also employee-owners of ReVision) working to advance their careers as electricians, solar designers, solar salespeople, and managers. Apprenticeships are more than just training—they’re bridges to rewarding careers, stronger communities, and a sustainable clean energy construction industry. Happy National Apprenticeship Week to all of our incredible apprentices! #MakeLifeBetter #EnjoyTheSun #ElectriciansWillSaveTheWorld #ESOP #EmployeeOwned #BCorp

??♀? Are you ready to create your future with your own hands? Maine’s construction industry offers hands-on experience, earn-while-you-learn programs, and a path to long-term success. ?? Build your tomorrow with ABC Maine! Find out more//bit.ly/4gEXXgo #CareersInConstruction #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCMaine #BuildYourTomorrow

Innovation starts here! Through apprenticeships, ABC Maine helps build a workforce ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. From advanced safety techniques to mastering cutting-edge technology, our apprentices are at the forefront of transforming the construction industry. Let’s celebrate the creative problem-solvers shaping the future! #ABCMAINE #FutureBuilders #NAW2024 #ABCMeritShopProud https://bit.ly/4gEXXgo

On the final day of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we’re excited to share a quote from Julian, a carpentry instructor at Midcoast School of Technology. Julian's program is a certified pre-apprenticeship, linking his students with three of our Registered Apprenticeships: Block Brothers, Hay Runner, and Harbor Builders. He reflects on how connecting with these local businesses has enhanced his students' experiences by building valuable connections beyond the classroom. We are proud to be part of this growing network and excited to see how these relationships continue to create opportunities for young people across Maine!

Congratulations to Juniper Design and Build's first three Passive House Builder Apprentices! We were thrilled to visit their Peaks Island office during #NationalApprenticeshipWeek to meet the team in person and onboard Helena, Colin, and Laura. We look forward to continuing to support and collaborate with the apprentices, their mentor, Mark, and their supervisor, Mary.

Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Razell Ward talked to Champion Adult English Learners about lessons learned from apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week. https://buff.ly/3Zi5XNF

"I was amazed when I discovered the apprenticeship program to become a Medical Assistant. In fact, it seemed "too good to be true." Before I started the program, I had been a DSP working at a group home and later was a CNA at a long-term care facility. This work was rather taxing physically and I knew I needed to find a different occupation long term. It was discouraging for me because I wanted to be in an occupation where I could "help" people. It was at that time I heard about the apprenticeship program." - Robert Andrews For more info on apprenticeship, visit https://lnkd.in/gDwpy6GD

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! #NAW2024 "I became an apprentice because I was interested in construction. It got me some money over the summer and it's going to help me get a job after graduation. I liked it because I got to try new things and it was exciting going to the job sites. I think others should do this too because it will help them get jobs in the future." - Zachary Valcourt For more info on apprenticeships near you, visit https://lnkd.in/gDwpy6GD

November 17-23 is International Fraud Awareness Week, and the Maine Departments of Labor and Public Safety are urging the public to be vigilant against scams targeting people’s personal information. Inadvertently providing your information through one scam can even feed others, such as victims of housing scams also finding that their identity had then been used to file an unemployment insurance claim in their name. Today's technology provides us with many benefits. Unfortunately, it has also provided the same benefits to identity thieves who use someone else's personal financial information to access bank and other accounts, hurting innocent victims. Millions of people are potentially at risk for identity theft. The following is provided to help you protect your financial privacy and the steps to follow if you have become an identity theft victim. Identity Theft Everyone has personal information (such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, and social security numbers) that can be misused when in the wrong hands. A scam artist who learns any of your personal information, through a variety of ways such as online, or through employment or housing scams, can potentially use that to learn more of your personal information and eventually make purchases in your name, or use your identity to for other means such as to file an unemployment insurance claim. What to do: Be wary if individuals request photos of you and your identity documents on non-governmental or unofficial websites. Be vigilant of phishing emails, unsolicited offers, and scammers. Exercise caution, as scammers and bots create trustworthy websites and sponsored ads to collect your personal information for fraudulent purposes. To prevent identity theft, be proactive and protect: ? Financial info (bank routing info, debit cards, bank statements, etc.) ? Online Passwords (change when recommended, not easily predictable (e.g. do not use ABC123, etc.) ? Official Documents (lock/secure all official documents (SSC, Passport) and don't carry them daily More information on identity theft and what to do if you’re a victim can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gpkNHK6n