CareerCenter at Bath

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A wide range of courses and GED programs.

Maine is addressing the needs of workers, businesses, and communities impacted by the anticipated closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station. This website will give you information on services available to you during the transition.

Web site for federal job openings and application procedures.

Apprenticeship is a still a mystery to many, who never get the chance to capitalize on the opportunity to “earn while you learn” because they do not even know it is an option.

The Maine Apprenticeship Program hopes to raise your awareness of Apprenticeship and all of the doors it can open for your future. Whether you are interested in becoming a welder or special education teacher, an electrician or an bookkeeper, with over 1,000 apprenticeable occupations, there is a career path for almost everyone.

The Maine Apprenticeship Program assists in setting up structured yet flexible training programs designed to meet the specific needs of Maine employers through on-the-job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction.

Apprenticeship Programs can be sponsored by employers, employer associations, or labor/management groups that can hire and train in a working situation.

MAP may reimburse up to 50% of an Apprentice’s tuition for college credit courses. In addition, the Apprentice works full-time for their sponsor (employer), applying related coursework and newly acquired skills to accomplish occupational tasks in a hands-on environment.

Welcome to the Maine Educational Opportunity Center(MEOC) homepage! We created this website to help MEOC clients get into the college of their dreams. Finding and preparing for the college of your dreams can be a challenging task but it can be fun too. Along the way, you will explore your values, strengths, interests, and dreams to find out what really matters to you.

Information contained in this booklet is accurate at the time of publication. Labor laws change frequently. Contact the Maine Department of Labor for updated information.

The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services provided upon request to individuals with disabilitities.

Telephone: (207) 624-6400 TTY: 1-800-794-1110 Fax: (207) 624-6449

Merrymeeting Regional Adult Education is a joint offering of the Brunswick School Department and Maine School Administrative District No. 75. We were established in 1978 to provide high school completion and GED testing for students with interrupted educations. The program quickly expanded to meet adult learning interests in crafts, self improvements and basic vocational skills. Federal grants were secured to provide basic literacy skills and a program in English As A Second Language.

The Occupational Information Network - ONET database takes the place of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) as the nation's primary source of occupational information. The ONET database and related products will help millions of employers, workers, educators, and students make informed decisions about education, training, career choices, and work. The O*NET Project is administered and sponsored by the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

A link to Southern MidCoast Maine's business community. The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber encompasses the communities of Arrowsic, Bath, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Brunswick, Dresden, Edgecomb, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, Richmond, Topsham, West Bath, Westport Island, Wiscasset and Woolwich.

Can't Get to a Campus? University College offers access to quality public higher education and personalized services close to home.

We are committed to improving the economic lives of Maine women and their families. We meet women “where they are” and provide them with support, guidance, and the tools they need to take the next steps toward a more promising future.

We provide training, advocacy and assistance in four program areas: Build Your Career, Start Your Small Business, Become Financially Secure, and Be a Leader in Your Community

Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine is one of New England's finest commercial boat building facilities specializing in the construction of steel and aluminum vessels from 40' to 200'. Washburn & Doughty has a resumé that boasts the deliveries of a diverse mix of commercial passenger vessels, tugs, fishing boats, barges, ferries and research vessels to owners from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to Bridgetown, Barbados. Washburn & Doughty Associates are looking for shipfitters, outside machinist, painters, general laborers and welders if intrested contact the Bath Career Center

We are accepting applications for corrections officers. Please send completed application form (available on the web site), resume, and list of three references to Two Bridges Regional Jail, Attn: Mary Sue Weeks, PO Box 249, Wiscasset, ME 04578 Great Benefits Including . . . Competitive Wages, Maine State Retirement Special Plan 2C, 457 Plan, Health, Dental, Income Protection, Health, Reimbursement Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Retirement Health Savings Accounts, Generous earned leave and much more Once opened, security staff will enjoy. . . 12 hour schedule with a rotating 4/3 day work schedule! Every other weekend off! The employer is an Affirmative Action Employer and is recruiting to fill job openings with a non-traditional workforce.

Job Description BIW's Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program is a 8,000 hr. (approx. 4 yrs.) training opportunity that results in certification by the State of Maine and an Associates Degree from Maine Maritime Academy. Apprentices are routinely rotated within their home department and possibly other areas of the company to gain a comprehensive and thorough understanding of their trade. Approximately 1,000 compensated hours are spent in related classroom instruction. Satisfactory completion of all course requirements, including homework assignments, is required. Tools and texts are provided by the company at no expense to the apprentice.

The trades to be included in this year's Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program include the following: 3 Carpenters, 25 Welders, 15 Pipefitters, 25 Marine Electricians, 5 Machinists, 30 Shipfitters, 8 Tinsmiths, 8 Outside Machinists, 2 Maint. Electricians, 3 Maint. Mechanics, and 1 Maintenance Pipefitter

The Apprenticeship Program's application process consist of 3 steps:

Step 1 - For external applicants, complete an on-line application (profile) by going to http://www.gdbiw.com, Career Navigator, select "Job Opportunities", beside location select Bath Iron Works, select "Search Jobs". When the list of BIW job openings appear, select Mfg. Apprenticeship Program #08-2147 job opening, when it opens, scroll to the bottom and select "submit profile". All applications MUST be completed by July 13th.

For current BIW employees either complete an Hourly Job Opportunities form which can be picked up at BIW's Employment Office; or go to the above website, when you reach the search page, follow the instructions above.

Step 2 - Once you apply (submit your profile, see instructions above), BIW's Employment Office will either email or mail to you a Y2008 Manufacturing Apprenticeship package. Once you have completed the form, you will need to send it back to BIW by either emailing it to: biwcareers@gdbiw.com, fax it to 207-442-1919 Attn. BIW Employment Office, mail it to Bath Iron Works, Employment Office, Mailstop 2100, Washington Street, Bath, Me. 04530, or drop it off at BIW's Visitor Control Center. This form is where you will select the specific trade (classification) of the Apprenticeship Program you wish to apply for. BIW must receive this form by July 13th.

Step 3 - Notify your academic institution to fax to the above # or mail to the above address, your transcript of required mathematics (see below under education requirements). Transcripts must be sent (either faxed or mailed) directly from the issuing institution. Transcripts from the institutions MUST be received by BIW's Employment Office no later than COB on Friday, July 18th.

If you need assistance on the completion of the above steps, please email biwcareers@gdbiw.com or call BIW's Employment Office @ 207-442-4912.
Required Education/Training Must be 18 years of age at time of hire (October 2008) High School graduate or GED Any combination of 2 years of college preparatory mathematics (includes but not limited to, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Trigonometry) Experience Relevant work experience may be considered in the selection process. Unique/Additional Requirements Must be able to perform the essential job functions of the trade for which you are applying for and be able to perform the requirements of the physical task analysis. Must be able to use hand tools and pneumatic tools; may be required to wear a respirator.

If you meet the following qualifications. Apply At BIW Company prefers that applicant have an active e-mail address. If you meet the employer's qualifications, apply on line at www.gdbiw.com Select "Career Navigator"/"Job Openings", then "Search for Job Openings". Under location, select Bath Iron Works then choose "All" for both employment type and trade. Press the "Search Jobs" button and select desired position from the list to apply.