Workforce Training

WorkReady is a workforce training program developed by the Maine Department of Education Adult Education team and local workforce investment boards. Trainings are designed to prepare participants for the attitudinal and disciplinary rigors of employment and to provide a highly structured simulated work environment that encourages the behavior required for workplace success. In this 60-hour training program, participants take ownership of their decisions and develop concrete skills necessary to get a job, such as resume writing and interviewing. Before leaving, participants learn the basic qualities that constitute a good employee: reliability, punctuality, a strong work ethic and a positive demeanor. WorkReady programs, in partnership with local businesses, provide participants with real-time feedback through mock interviews and other workshops with human resource professionals. Successful participants receive a credential issued by the Maine Department of Education. For more information, contact your local adult education program.

TechHire Maine’s focus is to recruit, assess, train, and place young adults and underserved individuals into Maine’s IT industry. Participants take part in training and work experiences tailored to their career goals using a customized track approach. All of the tracks are driven by employer demand and provide opportunities to obtain the specific competencies or experiences participants need to meet their employment objectives. For more information, contact your local adult education program.

Technology is a part of everyday life and understanding how to function in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet is more critical than ever before. The IC3 Digital Literacy suite of products includes solutions that range from assessment to certification. For more information, contact your local adult education program.