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What Is Vocational Rehabilitation?
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, also known as "VR," is a Department of Labor program that helps people who have disabilities to find and keep a job. VR helps people who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. - ResourceThe Senior Community Service Employment Program is a community service and work-based training program for older Americans age 55 and older.
- Resourcegive IT. get IT. offers computers, technical support, and educational resources to empower individuals. Whether you're looking to develop job skills, pursue education, access telehealth services, or enhance personal growth, we’re here to support your technology needs. We also provide discounted services for those in need, ensuring that technology is accessible to everyone.
- ResourceWe provide FREE academic support/training in a variety of areas: high school diploma/equivalency diploma, basic skills for college preparation and college readiness, workforce training courses, career exploration, technology skills, and English classes for speakers of other languages. We also provide individualized advising, mentoring, and flexible scheduling to meet learners’ needs.
- ResourceMaine APEX supports local businesses with training and resources for government contracting. With over 100 free workshops and more than $3.02 billion in assistance, we're here to help you succeed. Our partnerships and expertise connect you with the tools to sell your goods and services to local, state, and federal governments.
- ResourceCareers begin here. When it comes to your future, you should have choices. Choose your path, and Job Corps will provide you with free career training so you can gain the skills and tools you need to be successful.
- ResourceServices include help identifying career goals and building achievable plans, overcoming barriers to employment, access to funding for occupational or on-the-job training, connection to high-quality job opportunities, and more.
- ResourceThe Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act (WARN) is a federal law which requires employers to provide advanced notification to workers when faced with a plant closing or mass layoff. Maine requires 90 day notice of a covered establishment which is relocating or closing.
- ResourceThe Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program helps workers who lost a job or might lose a job because of competition from overseas. Workers who were certified and separated from their job on or before June 30, 2022, may be eligible for benefits and services. If you believe you were covered by a petition in the past and have not used these services, contact us today at rapidresponse.dol@maine.gov