NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 29, 2011
Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications Manager
michelle.smith@goodwillnne.org
(207) 699-0724
Cell: (207) 239-7225
Goodwill’s York County Jobs Alliance Offers Legal Workshop
Presentation Open to Job Seekers in York County
Saco– The York County Jobs Alliance (YCJA) will host a workshop that addresses legal concerns of job seekers. Participants will learn about basic employment law, your rights in Maine when terminated from a job; and where to seek help. There will also be an opportunity to learn about education and re-training options for older workers.
Guest presenters include:
- Leah B. Rachin, Attorney, Bergen & Parkingson (Kennebunk)
- Bob Trail, Adviser on Senior Workforce issues
- Melissa Ayotte, Older Worker Program Coordinator, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by calling Ryan Anderson at (207) 571-3301 or email ryan.anderson@goodwillnne.org. Light refreshments will be served. More information can be found at www.goodwillnne.org.
The YCJA is a service offered by the Goodwill Workforce Solutions Center in Biddeford. The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month and is open to individuals residing in York County. The meetings provide a welcoming space for sharing ideas about employment through open discussion, networking and support.
Each meeting features a guest speaker from the local business and professional community, who offer career exploration tools and feedback to job seekers’ questions. Past presenters include individuals from the Maine Department of Labor, Bonney Staffing, Southern Maine Medical Center, TD Bank, Northern York County YMCA and University College in Saco.
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Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has a 78-year history of providing innovative services that eliminate barriers to opportunity and help people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work. We serve individuals through job training and placement, career counseling, family strengthening services, youth employment opportunities, brain injury programs, and other community support services for people with disabilities. Our programs are funded by revenue from our 26 retail stores, grants, fees, and financial gifts. Please visit www.goodwillnne.org for more information.
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