Employment News
2018 Maine Hire-a-Vet Campaign
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 | Category: Employment - ME
The Maine Department of Labor, through its statewide CareerCenter network, launched its 100-day 2018 Hire-a-Vet Campaign on Labor Day. Visit the site below for details...how to register and where to go. This employment effort also assists eligible veteran spouses.
Third Annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign Open Through December 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017 | Category: Employment - ME
The Maine Department of Labor along with their sponsors kicked off their third "Hire-A-Vet" campaign on September 1st. The 2016 Hire-A-Vet campaign goal is at least 100 employers commiting to hire 100 veterans in 100 days. In 2016, 147 employers participated in hiring 197 veterans and in 2015, 135 employers participated in hiring 259 veterans. For more information, visit the Maine Department of Labor website.
For a Company That Repairs Electric Lines, Safety is the First Priority
Thursday, April 28, 2016 | Category: Employment - ME
Coutts Bros. of Randolph, Maine, recently won a national safety award given to only 16 companies in the nation. They have a line worker apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and the University of Maine. It takes someone -5 years to complete and has been very successful. About 25 percent of our staff is veterans.
Governor Visits Maple Veterans' Sunday
Sunday, April 3, 2016 | Category: Employment - ME
Ireland Hill Farms in Swanville is a veteran-owned business. Jerry Ireland hosted Maple Sunday a week late, celebrating the grand opening of the first store in Maine to sell "Homegrown by Heroes" products with Governor LePage attending in the ribbon cutting ceremony. These products support Maine veteran farmers. They've grown from 20 to 140 participating farms in just the last year.
No Hero’s Welcome: Iraq vet’s Torment Reveals Maine Pension System Flaw
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | Category: Employment - ME
Scott Couture, an Iraq War veteran with PTSD, was fired from his job which prompted him to ask the Maine Veterans Administration to release official information that he was receiving treatment for the condition. He continues to seek disability retirement benefits through the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
LePage, Michaud Find Common Ground: Jobs for Maine Veterans
Monday, December 14, 2015 | Category: Employment - ME
About 185 veterans were hired in Maine during Maine's "Hire-A-Vet Campaign." The campaign, launched by the Maine Department of Labor and other sponsors, exceeded expectations by nearly doubling its goal.
Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign (September 7-December 15, 2015)
Friday, August 28, 2015 | Category: Employment - ME
WCSH TV 6 covered the fall 2015 employment event focused on hiring Maine veterans. The Maine Department of Labor along with their sponsors are kicking off a new program, called "Hire-A-Vet," to encourage more employers to hire more veterans. The 100-day campaign begins September 7, 2015 with a goal of 100 employers hiring 100 veterans in 100 days.
Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign (September 7-December 15, 2015)
Thursday, August 27, 2015 | Category: Employment - ME
WABI TV 5 covered the fall 2015 employment event focused on hiring Maine veterans. Maine Department of Labor along with their sponsors are kicking off a new program, called "Hire-A-Vet", to encourage more employers to hire more veterans. The 100-day campaign begins September 7, 2015 with a goal of 100 employers hiring 100 veterans in 100 days.