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ASPIRE
http://www.state.me.us/dhs/bfi/ASPIRE.HTM Department of Human Services, Bureau of Family Independence Mailing Address: 200 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 200 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-795-4480 Contact Person: Harry Simones, Acting Director; Dave Meyer, Regional Supervisor Population Served: Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) Recipients in Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. Services: Assist individuals to obtain training and education which will enable them to become employed and independent. Support services include child care, transportation, auto liability insurance, car repairs, clothing, etc. Fees: None Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M - F Funding Sources: Federal and State DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION http://www.state.me.us/rehab/ Mailing Address: 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-753-9000 or 800-741-2991 - TTY 753-9067 Contact Person: Chris Bean, Director Population Served: Persons with disabilities, including physical, mental, or emotional that hinder their efforts to find a job Services: Help with career information, skills assessment and training. Financial assistance for equipment, tools, uniforms and other items needed for employment. Assistance with medical and psychological services. Fees: No fees for application, vocational evaluation, counseling or job placement. May contribute to the cost for other services depending on income. Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M - F. Other hours can be arranged on an individual basis. Funding Sources: State Government Agency Other Information: Services end 90 days after employment is obtained DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. Offices: Lewiston: 11 Lisbon Street, Gateway Building, Suite 206, Lewiston, ME 04240 - 782-3561Population Served: Individuals in need of employment support services Services: Supported worksites; consumer rights and choices; deaf services; assistive technology and accommodations at school, home, community and work; juvenile diversion program; H.I.R.E (Head Injury Re-Entry) Program; S.T.E.P. (Student Transitional Employment Program); services to the blind and visually impaired; services to clients of DMHMRSAS and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Hours of Service: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, M - F (office hours). Service hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GOODWILL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND http://www.ginne.org/ Mailing Address: 618 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 618 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 777-7472 Contact Person: Darnell Tudela Population Served: Referrals from Department of Human Services and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Job assessment; job shadowing; career counseling; interview skills; family support; family resources; budgeting; financial planning, mentoring Fees: None Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, M - F (office hours). Various other appointment hours. Funding Sources: Department of Human Services; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Career Center; private donations Other Information: Augusta Office, 347 Leighton Road, Augusta, ME 04330 (626-0170) GOOD WHEELS TO WORK PATHWAYS, INC. Mailing Address: 589 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210 Street Address: 589 Minot Avenue, Main Street, Auburn, ME 04210 Telephone: 207-795-4085 Contact Person: For services contact Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Mental Retardation, DMHMRSAAS Population Served: Androscoggin County Services: Independent living program; outside job counseling; rehabilitation workshops; training for simple as well as complex tasks; job shadowing; preschool program for both special needs and typically developing children Fees: Vary depending on service Hours of Service: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, M - F Funding Sources: Federal, State, and Private RM Transition, Inc. http://www.rmtransition.com/ Mailing Address: PO Box 312, Canton, ME 04221 Telephone: 207-597-3062 Contact Person: Ralph Ryder or Gary McPherson Population Served: People of all ages who have a disability that interferes with working - statewide Services: Career Counseling, Job Rehabilitation Fees: $28 per hour - fees are usually covered by a referring agency Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M - F WOMEN UNLIMITED http://www.womenunlimited.org/ Mailing Address: 280 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 Street Address: 280 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: 800-281-5259 Contact Person: Janice Grondin Population Served: Women of all ages. Services: Basic trade and technical skills; personal and career development; physical conditioning Fees: Vary by program Hours of Service: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, M - F Other Information: The program runs 14 weeks, meeting 3 days per week for 8 hours per day at technical colleges throughout Maine WOMEN WORK AND COMMUNITY http://womenworkandcommunity.org Mailing Address: Lewiston Auburn College, 51-55 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: Lewiston Auburn College, 51-55 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 Telephone: 207-753-6622 or 800-442-2092 Contact Person: Lisa Daggett Population Served: No restrictions Services: Workforce development; micro enterprise development; leadership and advocacy development; individual and group training and consultation to assist women and others in fulfilling their potential. Classes in: career training; self esteem; assertive communication; financial education Fees: None Hours of Service: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, M - F (Can be flexible) Funding Sources: State, federal, grants and contributions WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mailing Address: 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME 04240 Street Address: 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME 04240 (also locations in East Wilton, Rumford and Norway) Telephone: 207-753-9000 (Lewiston); 207-645-5800 (East Wilton); 207-364-3738 (Rumford); 207-743-7763 (Norway) Contact Person: Any counselor who answers the phone Population Served: Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties; economically disadvantaged and dislocated workers aged 14 and over Services: Career assessment; resume assistance; competency training; financial assistance with education and preparation for employment; on the job training; job shadowing; support groups; referrals to Vocational Rehabilitation; and training workshops related to obtaining employment. Fees: None Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M - F Funding Sources: Federal and State Other Information: Workforce Development is part of the Career Center. |