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Community-based organizations do some great work, but sometimes they are short on the resources they need to really make a big difference. Partnering with job organizations can help bridge this gap, and we've outline three ways how in our recent article!

What happens when a grant ends, but the need doesn’t? Back in 2023, we received funding from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to expand employment services in Kennebec, Somerset, and Penobscot Counties. These programs have been life-changing, helping individuals discover careers, build skills, and find the support they need to thrive. Now, the grant period has ended—but the work is far from over. We need YOUR help to keep these vital services running. With support from local businesses and our community, we can continue offering: ✅ Career exploration ✅ Job coaching ✅ Skill-building for workplace success ✅ On-the-job support Let’s create opportunities together and build a stronger, more inclusive workforce. Learn more by clicking the link below! #SKILLSME #PeopleFirst #CommunitySupport #InclusiveWorkforce

As part of our ongoing focus on professional development, our Managing Director Susan Binnersley talks about the importance of identifying you career goals. In our latest blog we give you a kick start on how to get this moving by: ✔ playing to your strengths ✔ doing what you love ✔ reflecting ✔ applying what you decide with purpose https://lnkd.in/eRUKF9PJ

Just finished the course “Effective Career Change Strategies for Young Professionals” by CRFT Productions and Chloe Garland! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gGjsXZ_w #strategicplanning #youngprofessionals #careertransitioning.

Just finished the course “Effective Career Change Strategies for Young Professionals” by CRFT Productions and Chloe Garland! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/efFyp6d3 #strategicplanning #youngprofessionals #careertransitioning.

🎉 Over 900 businesses are now using Employer Standards, our free framework and self-assessment tool, to raise the quality of their #careers education outreach and prepare young people for the world of work. How does it work? ✅ Step 1: Take the free 25-minute self-assessment ✅ Step 2: Get instant results on how effectively your business is delivering careers education outreach ✅ Step 3: Receive recommendations on how to improve ✅ Step 4: Compare your results nationally, regionally or by sector ✅ Step 5: Start taking action to improve your careers education outreach Get started with #EmployerStandards today! Learn more and take the free self-assessment: https://bit.ly/4fVU5a9

Another milestone! 900 employers are now benefiting from our FREE framework and tool. By raising the QUALITY of engagement with schools and colleges, more young people can be excited about the world of work and more businesses can meet their talent needs. ➡️ Interested in the business benefits that employers are reporting? Read our short 'one year on' report: https://bit.ly/416aR1y #EmployerStandards

Just finished the course “Effective Career Change Strategies for Young Professionals” by CRFT Productions and Chloe Garland! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g5EP9umw #strategicplanning #youngprofessionals #careertransitioning.

Just finished the course “Effective Career Change Strategies for Young Professionals” by CRFT Productions and Chloe Garland! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gTtrQFWz #strategicplanning #youngprofessionals #careertransitioning.

Just finished the course “Effective Career Change Strategies for Young Professionals” by CRFT Productions and Chloe Garland! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/duPN__PV #strategicplanning #youngprofessionals #careertransitioning.