BRUNSWICK — The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, and in conjunction with its partners, offers a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills, and employers to find qualified workers.

“August is a great time to prepare for the uptick in hiring that comes with the arrival of fall,” said Gov. Paul LePage. “Career- Centers can help both individuals who need a job and businesses that need to hire workers. Now is the ideal time for job seekers to get a jump-start on new training opportunities and upcoming job fairs.”

The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick continues its series of workshops and programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. For more information, like the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMidcoastCareerCenter or call 373-4000.

The following workshops and programs are available to the public at no charge and will be held at the CareerCenter in Brunswick unless otherwise noted. All events require pre-registration in person or by phone.

— Career Directions/Putting the Pieces Together: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Explores your career interests, aptitudes, values, personality, motivation and how each transfers to today’s job market.

— Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Covers the basics of how to evaluate or create an effective resume and cover letter.

— Effective Job Interviewing Workshop: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dedicated to exploring proper interviewing techniques and tips.

— GATEways to Employment: Thursdays, Aug. 14 and 28, 9 a.m. to noon. Designed to help you jump-start your work search with the latest tips and tools you’ll need to know to conduct a successful job search in today’s labor market. (Please Note: Maine Job Bank registration/account required.)

The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter also features several sessions led by these partner organizations:

— Essentials of College Planning Workshop: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christy Le from the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) offers free workshops for adults 19 and older covering college awareness and planning along with the federal financial aid process. She will assist participants in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To register for the next available session or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit MEOC’s website, meoc.maine.edu.

— Goodwill Workforce Solutions administers federally funded employment and training programs through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Certain eligibility requirements apply. If you are at least 22 years of age and think you might qualify or benefit from training, contact the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick at 373-4000 to reserve a seat in training orientation sessions offered every week on Monday afternoons. WIA applications for those interested will be made available at the end of the orientation. Applicants 16 to 21 years of age should call the above number and inquire about the WIA Youth Program.

— Maine Centers for Women, Work & Community offer no cost classes in Assertive Communication, Creating Your Future, Creating the Rest of Your Life, Credit Yourself, Entrepreneurial Training, Financing Your Future, Professional Development and Mature Worker Activities. For more information, call Shelley Taylor at 386- 1664 or go to www.womenworkandcommunity.org.

The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, located at 275 Bath Road in Brunswick, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and can be reached at 373-4000 or 1-888- 836-3355 (TTY users should dial Maine Relay 711). You can also find more information at the CareerCenter website, www.mainecareercenter.com.