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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