(Pictured: Karen and Adult Education colleagues work with Sam’s Club to develop a workforce program.) Karen Morin, a long-time resident of Kennebec County, has worked in crisis services, corrections, and risk reduction for the military. For a little over a year now, she’s been a Career Advancement and Navigation Specialist employed by the Adult Ed … Continue reading How Karen Morin is Helping Career Navigation in Kennebec County
The Maine Department of Education (DOE)’s Adult Education team recently launched a Career Advancement and Navigation Specialist initiative to build workforce skills across Maine. The four state Career Advancement and Navigation Specialists work in different regions of Maine and serve people with the next steps in their careers. They help people explore career options, create … Continue reading Media Release: Maine DOE’s Career Advancement and Navigation Specialists Build Workforce Skills Across Maine
Three out of the four Adult Education-based Career Navigators attended the Employer Summit in Augusta in late May. The Navigators are part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan (MJRP) which has committed $6 million dollars to address the workforce development needs of those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Maine’s Department of Education, Adult Education team … Continue reading Career Advancement and Navigation Specialists Attend Employer Summit
Maine Department of Education is helping eligible adults recover from the impact of Covid-19 through a variety of free academic and job training opportunities, including the services of career advancement navigators. Navigator Cassie Robichaux works.