Employment Resources for Those Affected by COVID-19 (and Others)

Learn how to make an appointment with a Career Advisor or visit us during our virtual walk-in hours.
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For questions about Student Employment at USM, please contact our Student Employment Specialist, Suheir Alaskari at suheir.alaskari@maine.edu
USM Students and Alumni have access to our online USM Job & Internship Board. Learn more about how to access this resource!

Live and Work in Maine: a not-for-profit initiative designed to increase awareness about the great career opportunities that exist in Maine.
The Maine Department of Labor can assist with finding employment, filing for unemployment benefits, and more. Visit their COVID-19 Information Page for more specific details about how they can support at this time.
The Opportunity Maine Tax Credit reimburses student loan payments for college graduates who live and work in Maine
The Student Emergency Fund: students may request funds for an emergency situation, or for unanticipated and compelling circumstances that jeopardize their ability to successfully continue in school
Check out this LinkedIn Article, Resources for Students During COVID-19 by Joshua Howard, which is full of information regarding remote internships, mentoring, and more!

Great Falls Marketing - looking to hire 100 remote workers ASAP
Hannaford - Temporary Stock Clerks, Cashiers and Service Clerks in all ME, NH, VT, MA and NY stores
Live and Work in Maine is listing current opens all across the State!
MaineHealth
MaineHealth Child Care Connection- sign up for a child care directory to be potentially contacted by a MaineHealh employee in need of support.
Preble Street- Hiring for temporary and regular positions
ScribeAmerica - Join an online information session!
USAJOBS -Federal employment opportunities available in response to COVID-19

Check back later, this page will be updated as additional resources become available!

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