• Assisting individuals, families and communities when jobs are lost;
• Helping people prepare for and find jobs;
• Protecting workers on the job; and
• Researching and analyzing employment data to support job growth.

Through the work of Governor Baldacci's Workforce Cabinet and the Maine Jobs Council, the department is aligning Maine workforce development efforts with Governor Baldacci's Economic Development Plan.

What's New at the Maine Department of Labor

President Announces New Training Opportunity for Laid-off Workers - There has never been a better time to upgrade your skills.

Maine CareerCenter Launches New Online Job Bank - Get connected from your home or business!

August 21, 2009 - Maine Unemployment Rate 8.4 Percent, 1,500 Nonfarm Jobs Lost in July

August 13, 2009 - Feedback Sought on Online Learning Portal

August 13, 2009 - Augusta CareerCenter Hosts Local Chamber Event

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Public Meeting Calendar

July 29, 2009 - Occupational Safety and Health Data Collection and Injury Prevention Work Group

August 17, 2009 - Targeting, Monitoring, & Enforcement Subcommittee Meeting, Joint Task Force on Misclassified Employees

August 24, 2009 - Legal & Interagency Information Subcommittee - Joint Enforcement Task Force on Misclassified Employees

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