When I first came to New Ventures Maine (NVME), I was in a difficult place in my job search. I was new to Maine and barely keeping myself afloat with part-time senior care work. I had a background as an attorney and in nonprofit management, so I knew I was capable of finding full-time work, but I had no idea what direction I wanted to go in. I was applying to jobs but not very strategically and with little success. I came to NVME’s Career Planning class in Saco hoping to clearly identify my skills and how I could apply them going forward in a fulfilling career. Teacher Laurie McDonnell provided a supportive place where I could express my frustration and also celebrate my strengths. I made a manageable plan for my job search and had the accountability I needed to stick to it.
Through NVME , I was also able to build a professional network, which led to my ultimate employment.
I am now happily employed as an Employment Counselor. Because I conducted so many skills assessments, job searches, and labor market research for myself at NVME, I have a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing my clients. My biggest challenge was overcoming my feelings of frustration after months of unfruitful job applications. Laurie’s use of affirmations in class helped me to remind myself that every small step I took was bringing me closer to my goals. My biggest joy was discovering that I already had the skills to be successful in a job that I find personally fulfilling and also positively improves the lives of people in my community.
Amy Glass – Scarborough
Related Classes
Class | Date | Program Area | Location | Region |
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Resume Strategies | 2023-12-11 December 11, 2023 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
My Next Career Move Self-paced | 2023-09-15 September 15, 2023 (ends December 15, 2023) | Build your Career | ONLINE Asynchronous | Statewide |
Interview Strategies | 2023-12-21 December 21, 2023 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Building Confidence | 2023-12-07 December 07, 2023 (ends December 21, 2023) | Build your Career | ONLINE Evening | Statewide |
Making Career Choices | 2024-01-10 January 10, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Job Search Strategies | 2024-01-30 January 30, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Resume Strategies | 2024-02-06 February 06, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Interview Strategies | 2024-02-13 February 13, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Building Confidence | 2024-01-30 January 30, 2024 (ends February 13, 2024) | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Changing Jobs: Finding Work That Fits | 2024-02-29 February 29, 2024 (ends March 14, 2024) | Build your Career | ONLINE Evening | Statewide |
Making Career Choices | 2024-03-21 March 21, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Job Search Strategies | 2024-03-21 March 21, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Building Confidence | 2024-03-13 March 13, 2024 (ends March 27, 2024) | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Resume Strategies | 2024-03-28 March 28, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
My Next Career Move | 2024-03-12 March 12, 2024 (ends April 02, 2024) | Build your Career | ONLINE Daytime | Statewide |
Connecting Women to Construction Careers | 2024-04-04 April 04, 2024 | Build your Career | ONLINE Evening | Statewide |
My Next Career Move Self-paced | 2024-01-22 January 22, 2024 (ends April 29, 2024) | Build your Career | ONLINE asynchronous | Statewide |