SPHS Career Fair

Thank you to all the businesses that attended our May Career Fair, 2023.  We look forward to doing this again in 2024. 

Please stay tuned!

Enjoy our 2023 SPHS Career Fair Video Recapping this experience

2024 Businesses attending the career fair

BUSINESS

Baker Newman Noyes
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.
https://www.bnncpa.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/baker-newman-noyes/

Better Business Bureau
Now more than ever, customers want to trust companies they do business with and BBB is committed to building that trust. Supported by over 390,000 local BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB business solutions and provide an opportunity for businesses to grow. People check out a business and read BBB Business Profile to make informed buying decisions. Over 218 million people verified the credibility of a business with BBB in 2023. Look for BBB's Vehicles in Your Local Community.
https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/better-business-bureau-serving-eastern-ma-me-ri-and-vt

Otto Pizza
Pizza Restaurant
https://www.ottoportland.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraboggs/

Retail Association of Maine/Maine Business Education Partnership
Mari joined the Retail Association of Maine in January of 2021, with the task of promoting and growing the National Retail Federation Foundation’s RISE Up retail training credential program in Maine, with a focus on Workforce Development within the retail sector, as well as managing their non-profit organization, the Maine Business Education Partnership.

Ms. O’Neil’s role has evolved over the past two years to include in-depth collaboration with business partners and educators to develop career pathways in the retail industry.

She has more than 30 years of retail, training, and educational experience. Mari has worked in a variety of retail sectors, including specialty & department store management, training, loss prevention, specialty leasing, marketing, and shopping center management. 

Mari holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, where she also served as a teaching assistant during her junior and senior years and 2 years post-graduation.

She earned a Certified Marketing Director designation from the International Council of Shopping Centers and is a certified trainer for the National Retail Federation Foundation’s     RISE UP curriculum.
www.retailmaine.org, www.retailcareersforme.com https://www.facebook.com/MaineBusinessEducationPartnership

Southern Maine Aviation, LLC
Southern Maine Aviation, LCC is a Fixed-Base Operator at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport in Sanford. We provide aviation services to private and public aircraft, we are an FAA approved Flight School, and we provide aircraft maintenance to a large variety of airplanes and helicopters.
www.flyingsma.com 

State of Maine - Bureau of Human Resources
The Bureau of Human Resources provides leadership in human resource management for the agencies and departments within the Executive Branch of State Government. In addition to administering Civil Service Law and merit system principles, the Bureau is responsible job classification specifications, staff training, organizational development, recruitment, and administering employee benefits.
https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs

Vocational Rehabilitation
Jessica and Anthony have a combined 33 years of experience at Hannaford. They are both Assistant Store Managers at your local South Portland Hannaford, and are excited to share with you the growth possibilities in this multimillion-dollar local grocery company, and support the fact that Hannaford is more than groceries!
https://www.maine.gov/rehab/dvr/index.shtml

COMMUNICATION

Maine Air National Guard
We are a part time military service in the state of Maine.

WMPG- Blunt Youth Radio
https://www.bluntradio.org/

WMTW
WMTW is a local television broadcast station.  Local television provides daily newscasts which includes information regarding current happenings in the state of Maine as well as weather forecasts to plan your day or week.  The main station also broadcasts programming from ABC, our network affiliation.   We also broadcast several other sub channels of various programming. 
wmtw.com 

EDUCATION

CIEE
CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) is a cultural exchange nonprofit that offers 60+ programs in 35+ destinations around the world, which give high school students the opportunity to study a subject they are passionate about (Language Immersion, STEM, Social Change, Arts, and Business) alongside like-minded peers. CIEE programs offer college credit, community services hours, hands-on experience in a given field, and the opportunity to gain intercultural competence and independence while partaking in engaging coursework. Students still have an opportunity to earn an award that recognizes their academic achievement and supports their global development with $500 in funding towards the CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad of their choice. Applications are due April 5th!
https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer

FoodCorps/AmeriCorps
FoodCorps' goal: by 2030, every child has access to food education and nourishing food in school.

We do this by:

- Partnering directly with schools across the country to teach kids about growing, cooking, and eating nourishing food, and advocate for broad investment in food education

- Working with school nutrition professionals to get a variety of fresh, local, and culturally relevant foods on the school lunch tray

- Using food to celebrate kids’ unique cultures and identities, and strive to correct historical inequities in the school food system

FoodCorps’ service is directly improving the health and lives of students across the country and working to affect systems change at every level, from local districts to federal policy.
https://foodcorps.org
https://www.instagram.com/foodcorps/?hl=en

Goldfish Swim School
We teach swimming to children ages 4 months to 12 years old.
https://goldfishswimschool.com/portland

Ketcha Outdoors
Ketcha Outdoors is a year-round charitable non-profit organization serving the southern Maine community with programs in youth development, family enrichment, and summer day camping. We strive to get children, youth and families outdoors on our 107 acres of meadows, forests, streams, and wetlands to appreciate what nature has to offer.

Ketcha Outdoors is a year-round charitable non-profit organization serving the southern Maine community with programs in youth development, family enrichment, and summer day camping. We strive to get children, youth and families outdoors on our 107 acres of meadows, forests, streams, and wetlands to appreciate what nature has to offer. The Portland Gear Hub is a non-profit outdoor gear and bike shop powered by Ketcha Outdoors. The mission of the Gear Hub is to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing access to affordable, reliable gear. We are actively hiring for Summer Camp 2023 and happy to talk about hiring for all of our programs!
https://ketchaoutdoors.org/

Maine Education Association
The Maine Education Association is the largest professional association and union in the state of Maine representing more than 23,000 teachers, support staff, professors, pre-service teachers and retired educators. The MEA is an organization for educators, run by educators and is here to support and strengthen educators in their career. When educators are in a strong position, our kids thrive. At MEA, we work hard so educators can focus on inspiring the passion for knowledge in the minds of Maine’s students.
https://maineea.org/  

Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Governor Baxter School for the Deaf
We provide statewide services to children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing from birth to grade 12. 
www.mecdhh.org

Maine Historical Society
The Maine Historical Society is responsible for maintaining a vast collection of historic materials connected to Maine. We create exhibits about Maine History annually as well as maintain and provide tours of the Henry-Wadsworth Longfellow House. I am the museum educator and my primary responsibility is outreach and lesson design. However, MHS has opportunities for many varied careers including, archivists, librarians, curators, conservationists, and exhibit technicians.
https://www.mainehistory.org/

Maine Law
Interested in talking to students about attending law school in Maine.
https://mainelaw.maine.edu/

Pathstone
Pathstone is dedicated to assisting individuals, particularly those in the agricultural community, in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities. As the grantee holder of NFJP, we have a wealth of resources and support services tailored to meet the needs of students seeking education and career pathways.

South Portland's Best After School & Summer Camps
Before and After School Enrichment Services/Summer Camps
https://riverviewmartialarts.org/,
https://www.facebook.com/southportlandsbestkids

spa tech institute
We are  a cosmetology, Aesthetic, massage, nail tech school
www.spatech.edu

US ARMY
The Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States
https://www.goarmy.com/

City of South Portland, Park Ranger 

FINANCE

Bath Savings
We are a mutual savings bank.  We offer a suite of deposit products and services as well as several loan options to meet our customers needs.   
www.bathsavings.bank

KeyBank National Association
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, KeyBank is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial service companies, with assets of approximately $188 billion.
www.key.com

Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants
The Maine Society of CPAs is a membership organization for accountants, those who have earned CPA licensure as well as others who work as accountants but are not CPAs.  All companies need accountants, so they work at many types of organizations both big and small. Accountants perform financial analyses, prepare financial reports and tax returns, advise business owners on loans, investments and other strategies.
https://mecpa.org/
https://www.instagram.com/me_cpa/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mainecpa/

Saco & Biddeford Savings
Provide personal and business banking options 

HEALTH SCIENCE

Maine Strong Balance Centers
We are group of outpatient physical therapy clinics that specialize in neurologic, geriatric, aquatic, pediatric, orthopedic, and vestibular rehabilitation.
https://www.mainestrongbalancecenter.com
https://www.instagram.com/mainestrongbalancecenters/
https://www.facebook.com/maines

MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” It consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed providers working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 employees, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
www.careersatmainehealth.org

MMC School of Surgical Technology
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology at Southern Maine Community College
mmc.org/surgtech

Northern Light Health
Brittany Tyner has 10 years of experience at Northern Light Health in Talent Acquisition in multiple roles including Recruiter, Team Lead, and HR Coordinator. Brittany’s current position as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Workforce Development works with locations across Maine to identify critical healthcare position shortages and build training program to help address these needs. Positions include: Medical Assistants, EMT, CNA and Radiation Therapists.
Erin Hammond has 4 years of experience at Northern Light Health in Talent Acquisition as a Recruiter and a Talent Acquisition Specialist. In Workforce Development, Erin works with locations across Maine to identify critical healthcare position shortages and build training program to help address these needs. Positions include: Registered Nurses, LPNs and Respiratory Therapists.
www.northernlighthealth.org/careers

Sweetser
Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support and hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services.
Accredited by the National Council on Accreditation, Sweetser serves approximately 20,000 children and adults each year.
Presenter Bio will be provided prior to event and at our earliest convenience.
www.Sweetser.org

Two Lights Dental
Dental Office in Cape Elizabeth

HOSPITALITY

Beowulf Security Consultants
Provide event staffing and security services for events

Lighthouse Bikes
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for protecting and restoring Maine's natural resources and enforcing the state's environmental laws.
www.maine.gov/dep

Pet Supplies Plus
Pet store and grooming service.



LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Maine Department of Environmental Protection
I am the director of Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Southern Maine Regional office.  I hope to be accompanied by several staff from our various programs in air, water and waste management.
https://www.maine.gov/dep/

Maine Forest Service
Maine Forest Rangers are conservation law enforcement and all hazard emergency response. Our primary mission wildfire control, suppression and enforcement. We also enforce other conservation laws with timber harvesting, recreational vehicles and trespassing. We are the "Smokey Bear" for the state of Maine
https://www.facebook.com/p/Maine-Forest-Rangers-100069086504633/

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife/Maine Warden Service
Responsible for Search and Rescue, enforcing fish and Game Laws, general Law enforcement, educating public 
https://www.maine.gov/ifw/

South Portland Fire Department
The City of South Portland is the fourth largest city in Maine. Located on Portland Harbor, South Portland Fire Department provides Fire and Emergency Medical Services to a community with a resident population of over 25,000 and a workday population that more than doubles in size during the day. The city covers 13 square miles of a mix of industry and residential structures. The city has been referred to as two cities, with the western half of the city hosting commercial, industrial and advanced technology property and the eastern half of the city sporting a community college, a beach area, several parks, one of the state’s largest marinas,
Due to the dedication of our staff and the continued support of our community the South Portland Fire Department is ranked by ISO (Insurance Services Office) as one of the top departments in the Country. As of February of 2016, the South Portland Fire Department is the only Class One Fire Department in Maine.
https://www.southportland.org/departments/fire-department/ 

South Portland Police Department
The South Portland Police Department is committed to the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, the preservation of peace, order and safety, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and the safeguarding of constitutional rights.
The department polices the 4th largest city in the State of Maine. South Portland is located on the Southern Maine coast and is home to one of the eastern seaboard's largest oil shipping and storage facilities. South Portland covers approximately 13 square miles and has a nighttime population of approximately 25,000.
https://www.southportland.org/departments/police-department/

PERSONAL CARE & WELLNESS

Walgreens
Retail pharmacy - paid training programs  
Jobs.Walgreens.com

SKILLED TRADES

AGC MAINE
Pre Apprenticeship / Apprenticeship

Aveda Institute of Maine
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetic, Nail techs 

Bancroft Contracting Corp.
Heavy industrial construction for mills and hydroelectric dams
www.bancroftcontracting.com
https://www.facebook.com/workatbancroftcontracting
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bancroft-Contracting-Corporation

Casco Bay Steel
We are a bridge building company based here in South Portland Maine.   We build bridges for all of New England as far west as Pennsylvania, as far south as Maryland and as far north as Canada.  We are looking for fabricators, welders, Quality Control people and Truck Drivers.

Central Maine Power
An electric energy transmission and distribution company serving more than 640,000 customers in central and southern Maine.
www.cmpco.com

Crooker Construction
We are a heavy earth work company. We do construction, paving, and construction.

Dead River Company
Dead River Company takes great pride in the trust our customers place in us to serve their energy needs. In business for over a century, we are one of the largest and oldest distributors of petroleum products in Northern New England with 70 years of specialized experience in the fuel oil and propane business. The company is committed to increasing its customers comfort at home while helping them control energy costs. Dead River Company energy professionals are skilled at designing and installing energy-efficient heating systems to help customers achieve fuel conservation goals. Additionally, the company offers full propane services — from setting tanks, to running lines, to installing propane heating equipment, to designing energy-efficient heating systems, to installing a propane fireplace insert. To meet the needs of its customers and have the ability to offer personalized and responsive service, Dead River Company operates more than 60 locally managed offices throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York. Service and product offerings include the delivery of fuel oil, propane and kerosene as well as price protection plans. Technicians and delivery drivers provide 24-hour emergency service to ensure heat is always available for customers so that they stay warm and comfortable.
www.deadriver.com/careers

Diodes
Manufacture computer wafers and circuit boards
https://www.diodes.com/

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a preferred shipbuilder to the U.S. Navy. Designing, engineering and constructing Naval Destroyers with a reputation for industry-setting innovation and quality.

From Engineers and Designers, Supply Chain, Project Managers, Planners and Financial Analysts, to Trade Craftsmen and Craftswomen, each employee plays a critical role in our success. View our current opportunities at biwcareers.com!
https://www.facebook.com/gdbathironworks/
https://www.instagram.com/gd_bathironworks/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bath-iron-works?original_referer=
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPKRJGWbk0RlYGH3VdKB5YA?skip_registered_account_check=true
https://twitter.com/gdbiw?lang=en

Horch Roofing

Horch Roofing is a leading and innovative residential roofing company that cares deeply about the quality of your roofing experience.Our company was founded by Peter Horch in 2003, a hardworking native Mainer with a mind for business, and a desire to give back to the local community. For over 18 years, he and his team have worked hard to establish a premium quality product, delivered in a timely fashion, with outstanding customer service to the residents of Maine. Working closely with leading builders, home owners, property managers and vendors, Horch Roofing has established an outstanding reputation resulting in a constant stream of referrals and wonderful reviews. We provide roofing and gutter services to coastal Maine from York to Bar Harbor and all towns in-between.
https://horchroofing.com/ 

IBEW 567

Electrical Training

Impact Painters
Impact Painters is a high end painting company that mainly paints exterior and interior homes. They strive to make long lasting relationships with all of their customers and employees.
https://www.impactpaintersmaine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087783561913&mibextid=LQQJ4d

JotulNoAmer
Jøtul is a leading worldwide brand and global market leader sold in 44 countries on 6 continents.  Crafted in Norway, built in Maine, Jøtul North America has maintained a Maine presence since 1980.  Jøtul’s only North America location in Gorham, ME manufacturers products for the US and Canada markets.
Lee Ann Lowe is the HR Manager at Jotul.  She has been with Jotul for 4 years, bringing over 20 years HR experience.  She is an adjunct faculty member of Husson University.
https://www.jotul.com
https://www.facebook.com/jotulnorthamerica

Local 481, The Film & TV Craft Workers Union
Ever wondered who's behind the magic of your favorite movies and TV shows? That's us, Local 481! We're the dedicated craftspeople and technicians shaping the world of film in New England. From the brilliant minds in the Art Department coordinating every detail to the wizards of Special Effects creating movie magic, our members live and breathe movie-making. We're the ones building sets, aquiring and mainting costumes, managing locations, and creating the cinematic experiences you love. Join us and discover the magic of the set, where creativity meets craftsmanship. Learn about jobs like Electricians, Grips, Sound Technicians, and many more. It's a world of possibilities, and you could be part of it!
iatse481.com

Maine Properties, LLC
Maine Properties is comprised of multiple divisions.  We are a property management company that provides services from financial, maintenance and leasing to rental and condo properties.  We also have a remodeling division comprised of carpenters, plumbers and electricians.  We can remodel projects from large additions to bathroom or kitchen remodels.  HandyMe is a new division we have launched.  This division can help with any odd and end jobs.  Block off your time for your handy person and get any job completed around your home!
mainepropertiesllc.com

MEMA Technical Education Center
The MEMA Technical Education Center (MTEC)  is operated and funded by the member companies of the Maine Energy Marketers Association. MTEC provides licensing and training in all areas of the HVAC industry, including Oilheat Technician Training, AC and Refrigeration, Propane and Natural Gas and 40 Hr. Heat Pump Training, among other courses.
https://www.facebook.com/MaineEnergyMarketers/

Nichols Portland
Nichols Portland manufactures metal components for use in automotive and other applications.
https://nicholsportland.com/

Paradigm Operating Company
Paradigm Window Company is a Portland, Maine founded custom window manufacturer. We are known for our high quality, affordable, and energy efficient windows. Our production team is made up of skilled trades people from all over the world-- There are 26 languages spoken on our production floor! Paradigm is a place people come to for career growth, with lots of opportunity for career advancement, leadership, and training. 
https://paradigmwindows.com/careers/

passivhausMAINE
passivhausMAINE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and advocacy for passive house and high-performance building.
passivhausmaine.org
https://www.facebook.com/passivhausMAINE
https://www.instagram.com/passivhausmaine/

PC Construction
PC is a 100% employee-owned construction firm providing integrated construction services through a full range of delivery methods. We excel at projects of all sizes – from a single office fit-up to water supply programs valued at over $300 million.
We know what it takes to get things built and innovative solutions, talented people and specialized equipment top the list. But ensuring a successful project from start to finish takes even more – industry-leading safety practices, a multi-disciplined in-house estimating team, extensive self-perform capabilities and a fully integrated Special Projects Group, to name a few. PC has all this, and more, to ensure a seamless, cost-efficient process along the way and a satisfied client at the end.
https://pcconstruction.coM

Port Harbor Marine
https://www.portharbormarine.com/

Portsmouth naval shipyard
overhaul and modernizes fast attack nuclear submarines for the United States Navy

Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast
plcloggers.org

United Ag & Turf NE
United Ag & Turf NE is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across the Northeast. United Ag & Turf NE serves customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as, consumers. United Ag & Turf NE strives for exceptional customer experience throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, service, and transportation.
unitedequip.com

US Air Force
Military
If: usaf_scarborough

Valmet
We have both skilled trades and technology and engineering in our Biddeford location but your form only lets me select one item.  We design, manufacture and commission paper machines for a global market.
Valmet.com
linkedin.com/company/valmet
youtube.com/valmetglobal

Wright-Ryan Construction
Wright-Ryan is a Maine based, employee-owned company offering unparalleled quality and customer service to our clients and to each member of the Wright-Ryan team. Our experience and reputation allow each of us the opportunity to contribute to exciting and diverse projects in the Commercial, Institutional and Residential markets. Our size fosters the camaraderie, sense of community and supportive environment key to our success. Our organization structure is carefully crafted to maximize the advancement of our valued employee owners.
www.wright-ryan.com 

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Consigli is a General Contractor/General Manager that started in 1905 and has been growing ever since. We have 13 offices on the East Coast, and have been in Maine for the past 20+ years. We have a very diversified portfolio that includes healthcare, K-12, higher education, life sciences, multi family, government, hospitality, commercial among others. We’re builders first that focus on building relationships and producing incredible work.  
www.consigli.com

Gorrill Palmer
Gorrill Palmer is an integrated land development, transportation and municipal engineering firm. We have been providing quality professional service to clients throughout New England since 1998 and the Mid-Atlantic area since 2013. Since our founding, Gorrill Palmer has been consistently recognized for our expertise, experience,  and  responsiveness, resulting in outstanding value for our clients.
https://gorrillpalmer.com

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.
S.W. Cole Engineering, Inc., (SWCOLE) provides construction materials testing, special inspections, geotechnical engineering and drilling services to clients throughout New England.  We have offices in Riverside, RI, Londonderry and Somersworth, NH; White River Junction, VT; Taunton, MA, and three (3) locations in Maine.
www.swcole.com
www.facebook.com/SWColeEngineering/
www.instagram.com/swcoleengineeringinc/

Sebago Technics.com
We provide engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture and environmental services to companies, developers, landowners and the public sector for customers and projects, both large and small. Our experience includes projects in commercial, industrial, retail, residential, educational, healthcare, recreation, utility and government sectors. We meet our client’s needs through an efficient and effective delivery system providing a single point-of-contact. Our approach combined with our expertise and services allows us to meet the needs of our customers within One Company.
https://www.sebagotechnics.com/who-we-are/

Texas Instruments
As a global semiconductor company, we design, manufacture, test and sell analog and embedded processing chips to nearly 100,000 customers. Our products enable electronics everywhere and in things you experience every day – from health care, smart homes and connected cars to drones, smart phones and more. Our passion to create a better and more sustainable world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors drives us to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable.
https://careers.ti.com/

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

STAGES Youth Theater
The STAGES Youth Theater mission is to unlock self-disccovery in young people through the transformative power of theater. We offer performance opportunities, creative play, skill-building workshops, and other interactive theater programming for and with kids of all ages - infants through high school - at our Portland venue, at partner organizations, and in Maine schools.
StagesYouthTheater.org

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