City of Rochester NH Announces Dates for 2015 Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade!!

 

ROCHESTER NH TREE LIGHTING... FRIDAY DECEMBER 4

 

ROCHESTER CHRISTMAS PARADE..... SUNDAY DECEMBER 6

 

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER NH

 

December Programs for Job Seekers at the York County CareerCenter (Springvale)

 

 

 

11/17/2015 10:09 AM EST

SPRINGVALE - The York County CareerCenter in Springvale continues its workshop programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability.

"We have over 9,000 jobs listed this month on Maine's Job Bank," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Mainers looking for work should visit our CareerCenters for no-cost assistance. The staff can help you register and use the Job Bank in your job search, write a proper resume, and prepare for the job interview. I encourage you to visit your local CareerCenter to find the workshops that meet your needs."

CareerCenters can assist businesses by offering workshops on location, at local businesses or other organizations at no cost. The following workshops and programs will be held at the CareerCenter in Springvale unless otherwise noted.

Resume Writing - Tuesday, December 1, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Explore the basics of resume writing and learn how to promote the qualifications you have that directly match what the employer needs. Registration required.

Essentials of College Planning Workshop - Monday, December 7 and 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Randi Paine from the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) will be offering a free workshop for adults 19 and older covering topics on College Awareness and Planning along with the Federal Financial Aid process. The instructor will assist participants in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Space is limited please call Karen Hadley Keim at 1-800-281-3703 or 581-3736 to register or visit MEOC's website, meoc.maine.edu.

Monthly Job Fair at the CareerCenter - Thursday, December 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Explore your next employment opportunity. Bank of America, Planned Parenthood, Arcadia, In Home Senior Services, Durgin Pines, YCCAC, and Group Main Street will be here recruiting for openings. No appointment required.

GATEways to Employment - Friday, December 11 and 29, 9 a.m. to noon

Join us for the beginning installment of our "workshop trilogy." Learn how assessments can identify abilities, interests, and skills and discover the unadvertised job market. Other topics include Job Search Strategies, Resumes, Cover Letter Tips and Interviewing. Registration required.

USM College Planning Workshop - Monday, December 14, 2 to 3 p.m.

Did you begin your college degree a long time ago and want to finish what you started? Or maybe you're an adult that didn't take the traditional route out of high school and now want to explore getting a degree? Are you interested in transferring to the University of Southern Maine and want to get more information about the process and how your credits will transfer? Want to attend graduate school, but need to complete a bachelor's degree before moving on? If any of these things apply to you, come explore all of the opportunities USM has to offer adult students.

Topics covered in this workshop include: Degrees and flexible programming for adults; Prior Learning Assessment (Credit for life and work experience); Transferability of credit and unofficial evaluations; The Admissions and Financial Aid process. By attending this workshop you will qualify to get your $40 application fee for an undergraduate degree waived along with some great information and resources! We will also connect you with an Enrollment Counselor who will be available to help you through the process of becoming a USM student.

To register contact Tina Howe at USM christina.howe@maine.edu or call Tina at 228-8199.

Interview Skills - Tuesday, December 15, 9 a.m. to noon

Learn how to emphasize your skills, overcome objections and motivate the interviewer to hire you. Registration required.

The Job Cafe - Fridays, November 20, and December 11 and 18, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Join us for this four-part series on dealing with job loss and handling stress. Attend any session or all sessions; it's your choice!

Are you feeling a loss of identity, daily routine and sense of financial security or work-based social network? Losing your job forces you to make rapid changes. You may feel angry, hurt, panicked, rejected, and scared. You are not alone! Engage or just listen. Registration is required.

Part 1: Job Loss and Unemployment Stress, Friday, November 20 Part 2 and 3: Handling Stress and Self-Esteem, December 11 Part 4: Prioritizing on December 18 Free Training Opportunity through Maine Quality Center - October 19 through December 16, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Biddeford Training Facility (North Dam Mill, Building 18, Room 130)

York County Community College has been awarded a Maine Quality Center (MQC) grant for a FREE training program to prepare unemployed or underemployed Mainers for interviews for open positions at Maine companies and is currently accepting applications. The MQC grant will fund 320 hours of pre-hire training at NO COST to trainees. Trainees MUST be Maine residents, have a high school diploma or GED, and have reliable transportation. All participants will be assessed in math and reading.

Training will be offered in:

Communications and Meetings Computers Basic Math Industrial Safety and Lean Concepts Problem Solving and Decision Making Blueprint Reading and Metal Forming Teams and Teamwork Resume Writing and Interviewing For more information, updates or to apply visit yccc.edu or contact Rachel in YCCC's Department of Business & Community Programs at 207-216-4344 or rlevasseur@yccc.edu. Applications are also available at your local CareerCenter.

Employer Recruitments for December - Weekly Job fair: Adecco Staffing, CoWorx, and Springborn Staffing will be recruiting at the York County CareerCenter from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following Mondays: December 7, 21 28. Current openings in Sanford, Biddeford, Saco and Portland areas. No appointment is required. Please bring two valid forms of ID. Please check our website for updates and additions. Schedule is subject to change.

Competitive Skills Scholarship Program

The Competitive Skills Scholarship helps workers learn new skills and succeed in a changing economy. The program is open to all qualified Maine residents and pays for education and training for high-wage jobs in demand in Maine. York County is currently accepting applications for the program. For more information or to download an application please follow this link: http://www.mainecareercenter.com/services-programs/training/cssp/index.shtml

The York County CareerCenter will also feature several sessions led by these partner organizations in August:

Women Unlimited - Consultations with a Non-Traditional Occupations Specialist for those interested in exploring non-traditional occupations (NTO) for women, and who are considering a potentially better-paying job. Contact Sue LeClair, NTO specialist at (207) 215-6992.

Workforce Solutions administers federally funded employment and training programs through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Certain eligibility requirements apply. If you think you might qualify or could benefit from this program, please call the Workforce Solutions Center in Biddeford at 207-571-3301 to schedule a date for a training orientation.

New Ventures Maine - Helping Maine people succeed in their jobs, businesses, and communities. We help individuals recognize strengths, overcome barriers, find resources, develop a plan, and take action towards their goals: start a business, find a career, return to school, build assets, and be active in the community. Looking for something different? Register for no-cost trainings at locations across Maine. Check on line to see what we have scheduled or call 1-800-442-2092.

Follow and keep track of our latest events on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. To find us on LinkedIn, go to LinkedIn.com and search for "York County Maine CareerCenter." To find us on Facebook, go to Facebook.com and search "York County Maine CareerCenter." To follow us on Twitter, go to Twitter.com and search for "York CareerCenter."

CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O'Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.

The York County CareerCenter, located at 9 Bodwell Court in Springvale, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and can be reached at 207-324-5460 or 1-800-343-0151 (TTY users should dial Maine Relay 711). You can also find more information at the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com . Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls 28 oz bags of Tyson Anytizer Fully Cooked Hot Wings Due to Possible Adulteration.

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Product Due To Possible Adulteration 

 

Class II Recall 141-2015Health Risk: Low Nov 17, 2015

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2015 – Tyson Foods Inc., a Pine Bluff, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 52,486 pounds of chicken wing product that may be adulterated because of having an “off odor” scent, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fully cooked buffalo style chicken wing section item was produced on October 24, 2015 and October 25, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: [Labels (PDF Only)]      

• 28-oz. retail bags containing multiple pieces of “Tyson® Any’tizers® Fully Cooked Hot Wings® CHICKEN WING SECTIONS COATED WITH A FLAVORFUL HOT, TANGY SAUCE” with use by/sell by dates of October 24, 2016 and October 25, 2016, packaging dates 2975PBF0508-23/2985PBF0500-01 and case codes 2975PBF0508-23/2985PBF0500-01.  

The product subject to recall bear establishment number “P-13456” inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as on the back of the bag above the heating instructions. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.                                 

The problem was discovered when Tyson Foods Inc. received consumer complaints about the product being “off-odor” as well mild illness associated with consumption. After these consumer complaints, Tysons Food Inc. brought this to the attention of FSIS.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products by FSIS. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

Office of Securities Promotes Crowdfunding Opportunity for New or Expanding Businesses in Maine

 

 

 

11/17/2015 02:06 PM EST

Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw is highlighting Maine's seed capital formation registration rule, informally known as Fund-ME, and encouraging business owners and those thinking about starting a company to contact the Office of Securities to learn more. The rule, which took effect January 1, 2015, provides a streamlined avenue for small businesses to raise capital while still providing protections for investors.

Fund-ME allows Maine businesses to raise up to $1 million, and generally permits individuals to invest up to $5,000 in each business during a 12-month period. Small businesses and entrepreneurs taking advantage of this new method for raising capital would provide offering documents to potential investors, including a subscription agreement and a completed Fund-ME offering circular.

"Consumers may be familiar with crowdfunding websites. Maine's new rule takes that basic concept of social funding and allows everyday investors to participate directly in the development of a Maine business," Administrator Shaw said.

Crowdfunding legislation has also been enacted at the federal level. The JOBS Act was signed into law in April of 2012 and authorized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to write federal rules for crowdfunding. Those rules were recently finalized, but Maine and other states moved forward in the interim. Maine's rule should provide a viable alternative for businesses that might not be interested in the federal approach.

Shaw noted that Maine's crowdfunding opportunity works differently than the approach taken by many other states, as it allows businesses to raise money from investors outside of Maine. The new crowdfunding rule, and the documents Maine businesses will need to file with the Office, can be found at www.investors.maine.gov.

Small businesses and consumers are encouraged to contact the Maine Office of Securities with questions regarding Fund-ME at 1-877-624-8551 (toll free in Maine) or (207) 624-8551. Shaw also reminded consumers that the Office of Securities' staff is eager to assist investors before they make any investment decisions. The Office can provide general information about investment professionals and products, including online investment opportunities. More information is available at www.investors.maine.gov.

Maine's Office of Securities is one of five agencies within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, located in Gardiner, Maine. More information about the Department can be found at www.maine.gov/pfr.