
Veteran's Serving Veterans
CareerCenter Veterans' Representatives are located around the state and are ready to serve you.
- Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist (DVOPs) counsel veterans in all aspects of job search and career development.
- Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) work with employers to facilitate employment opportunities for veterans.
Representatives
Augusta/Northern Kennebec Valley and Rockland Representatives
DVOP – Brad Stuetz
Bradley.Stuetz@maine.gov
Phone: 207-816-0711
LVER – Bradley Bean
bradley.bean@maine.gov
Phone: 207- 816-0775
Address: Augusta CareerCenter
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME 04333
Bangor Representatives
DVOP – Andrew Wilkinson
andrew.wilkinson@maine.gov
Phone: 207-561-4049
LVER – John Szarowski
john.szarowski@maine.gov
Phone: 207- 561-4051
Address: Tri-County CareerCenter
45 Oak Street Suite 3
Bangor, Maine 04401
Central Office - Augusta
Program Manager - Leo Deon Jr.
leo.j.deon@maine.gov
Phone: 207-620-6569
Division Director – Tarlan Ahmadov
tarlan.ahmadov@maien.gov
Phone: 207-816-0165
Address: Maine Dept of Labor
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME 04333
Machais/Calais Representatives
DVOP – Served by Bangor CareerCenter DVOP
Address: Tri-County CareerCenter
45 Oak Street Suite 3
Bangor, Maine 04401
Lewiston/Southern Mid-Coast/Wilton Representatives
DVOP – Mark Moreau
mark.moreau@maine.gov
Phone: 207-530-4375
Address: Lewiston CareerCenter
5 Mollison Way
Lewiston, ME 04240
Portland Representatives
DVOP – Michael Morkve
Email: michael.morkve@maine.gov
Phone: 207-822-3352
LVER – Vickie Hayer
Email: vickie.hayer@maine.gov
Phone: 207-822-3377
Address: Greater Portland CareerCenter
151 Jetport Blvd
Portland, ME 04102
Presque Isle Representatives
DVOP – Vacant
Address: Presque Isle CareerCenter
66 Spruce St,
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Springvale Representatives
DVOP/LVER – James Bell
Email: james.bell@maine.gov
Phone: 207-242-8618
Address: York County CareerCenter
9 Bodwell Court
Springvale, ME 04083
Information for Veterans
Job Seeker Services
- Help with your job search, resume writing and interview skills.
- Guidance to help you translate your military skills to good jobs in the civilian workforce.
- Referrals to other state and federal resources available to Veterans.
If you are a Veteran or eligible spouse, please identify yourself as such when inquiring about any Maine Department of Labor program. Veterans and eligible spouses are given priority of service for the receipt of employment, training and placement services provided under most Maine Department of Labor-funded programs.
Veterans Preference Hiring with State of Maine
The State of Maine is an employer that is committed to providing qualified veterans opportunities to compete for jobs in State Government. Maine Law states any veteran or gold star spouse who meets the minimum qualifications established for the position shall be offered an interview with the state agency of the employment opportunity. If you are interested in receiving guidance on other State of Maine openings for which you may be qualified to apply, please contact the Bureau of Human Resources at (207) 624-7761 or visit their website atwww.maine.gov/bhr.
How to Connect
Veterans or transitioning service members who meet any of the following can contact a Veterans' Representative below, directly. If neither apply to you, contact your local CareerCenter.
- You are a veteran with a service connected disability
- You are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- You are recently separated and unemployed
- You have less than a high school diploma
- You are an offender released in last 12 months
- You are low income
- You are between the ages of 18 and 24
- You are a Vietnam Era Veteran
Veterans in Healthcare
If you are looking for employment in healthcare AND you are a veteran that served in the medical corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, AND your healthcare experience or education is relatively current (within last 2 years), please contact us to take the next steps!
Employers Services
Businesses that hire Veterans get dedicated employees who bring a wide range of experience to the workplace. CareerCenter Veterans' Representatives work with local employers to connect Veterans with good jobs. Employers who hire eligible veterans may be able to take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. If you are a Maine employer looking to hire quality workers with strong leadership and teamwork skills, contact your local CareerCenter Veterans' Representative for more information.
Applicable Counties
- Statewide