Whether you are an employer, Veteran, or public job seeker, the Maine Hire-A-Vet
Committee is offering weekly virtual presentations in areas of resume writing,
interviewing, job searching techniques, as well as Veteran and Employer resources
throughout the campaign. In addition, we will be conducting monthly virtual hiring
events. Registration information and links will be available the week prior to the
event.
Questions regarding the campaign can be sent to mark.j.cafiso@maine.gov
or to leo.j.deon@maine.gov. We look forward to having you participate in our
additional events during the Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing
Erin Hammond, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Northern Light Health, will be presenting The
Do’s and Don’ts of Interviews. This presentation is intended to help showcase
strengths, interests, and abilities to potential employers through the interview
process. The strategies shared highlight ways to display personality and uniqueness
while maintaining professionalism and allowing those employers to see you as a
part of their organization. These techniques enable success in phone screenings, in-
person, and virtual interviews.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Applying for State Government Employment
Jessica Crosby, Meghan Jellison, Karen Butterfield, from the State of Maine Human
Resources, will provide insight and useful information when applying for State
Government jobs. The hiring process in Maine State Government looks a bit
different from the private sector. Our presentation will help attendees learn how to
navigate this process from start to finish, including our unique terminology, where
State jobs are advertised, what to look for in job descriptions, and a demonstration
of submitting an application.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Statewide Virtual Hiring Event
Join the Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Committee as we host the first of four monthly
statewide virtual hiring events. This three-hour event will feature employers in the
northern part of the state during the first hour, employers in the central Maine area
in the second hour, and employers from the southern region in the third hour.
Employer capacity is limited to 10 employers from each region. Advance
registration is required for employers and job seekers. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO
ALL JOB SEEKERS.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Resume Writing for Veterans – Maine DOL
Mark Cafiso, Veterans Representative, will provide useful tips for Veteran job
seekers on how best to prepare and present a resume including military skills
translation, rank/civilian position equivalent, consolidating tours, and other useful
tips to get an employer’s attention.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Maine Job Link for Employers
Mark Cafiso, Veterans Representative, will go over tips and shortcuts to post your
jobs, extend your postings, search resumes, and other ways to make the Maine Job
Link work for you!
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: USERRA Employer Roundtable
Debbie Kelly, USDOL VETS Maine Director; Bethanie Mazzaro, ESGR; Dennis
Wellman, conduct a roundtable discussion on the rights and responsibilities of
servicemembers in regard to their civilian employment and the right and
responsibilities of their employer.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: How Employment Helps to End Veteran Homelessness
Kylie Higgins, VA, goes over the program to help veterans that are either homeless
or at risk of homelessness achieve gainful employment by collaborating with
community agencies and employers as part of their recovery process and
reintegration into the community. The program provides information, pre-
employment assessment and workforce re-entry planning services, linkage and
coordination for VA and non-VA services, and community-based follow-up services
to integrate Veterans into the community through competitive employment.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Statewide Virtual Hiring Event
Join the Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Committee as we host the second of four
monthly statewide virtual hiring events. This three-hour event will feature
employers in the northern part of the state during the first hour, employers in the
central Maine area in the second hour and employers from the southern region in
the third hour. Employer capacity is limited to 10 employers from each region.
Advance registration is required for employers and job seekers. THIS EVENT IS
OPEN TO ALL JOB SEEKERS.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Adding Value as An Employee
Bill Card, SBA, will help you to better understand what smaller companies are
looking for from an employee, whether you are applying to get in the door, or
trying to move up the ladder. This workshop will also discuss what you can do at
your existing job to highlight the value you bring to the company and get a shot at
more money, more responsibility, or a promotion.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Election Day – No Presentation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Small Business Start-Up Part 1
Bill Card, Brad Currie - SBA. If you are interested in starting or growing your own
small business, this workshop is for you. This two-part training will provide you
with the information you need to know, and the questions you need to ask to
maximize the likelihood of being successful in your own venture.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Small Business Star-Up Part 2
Bill Card, Brad Currie - SBA
Thursday, November 18, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Statewide Virtual Hiring Event
Join the Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Committee as we host the third of four
monthly statewide virtual hiring events. This three-hour event will feature
employers in the northern part of the state during the first hour, employers in the
central Maine area in the second hour and employers from the southern region in
the third hour. Employer capacity is limited to 10 employers from each region.
Advance registration is required for employers and job seekers. THIS EVENT IS
OPEN TO ALL JOB SEEKERS.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Thanksgiving Week- No Presentation
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Presentation: Boots2Roots
Karrie Trebbe, Program Director, will go over the mission of Boots2Roots and how
they strive to create a seamless transition for service members from military to
civilian life here in Maine.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 .a.m
Virtual Presentation: Vet Center Services
Ritchie Pelletier, Outreach Specialist, Bangor Vet Center, will go over programs and
services offered by the VA at your local Vet Center.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Statewide Virtual Hiring Event for Sponsors
Join the Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Committee as we recognize our campaign
sponsors by hosting a sponsor only statewide virtual hiring event. This three-hour
event will feature our campaign sponsor employers throughout the state recruiting
for workforce needs for their businesses. This event is only limited by the number
of participating sponsors. Advance registration is required for sponsor employers
and job seekers. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL JOB SEEKERS.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign 2021 Officially Ends