The Destination Occupation Blog
A Year in Review: D.O. You Remember?
What an exciting year for Destination Occupation! Throughout 2019 the DO team has traveled all over the state getting to know students, job seekers and employers! In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap! WINTER & SPRING At the beginning of 2019, the DO team...
5 Maine Manufacturers: What Mainers May Not Know
Did you know that roughly 1,800 Maine manufacturing businesses employ over 50,600 Maine residents? That accounts for 14% of wages paid statewide! What do you think of when you hear the word “manufacturing”? Manufacturing relies on advanced technology, but also...
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month?
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness month, we are highlighting Maine AgrAbility! What is AgrAbility? The AgrAbility Project supports Americans in the agriculture sector with disabilities in numerous ways throughout the United States! Maine is...
Calling all Maine Educators!
Are you an educator in Maine? Are you looking for ways to teach your students about job opportunities throughout the state? Check out Destination Occupation’s video explaining how the website can be used to do just that! Where do I start? This visual helps explain how...
Why you should know about Mainespark!
Maine has so many wonderful resources for both established and new Mainers! Here at Destination Occupation we love to work with other organizations that have a similar vision for our state’s future! MaineSpark is a ten year commitment made in 2016 by many of Maine’s...
Maine Hire-a-Vet FAQS
“As of 2017, veterans make up 11% of Maine’s adult population.” (U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Report) Have you served in the military in any capacity? Are you an employer that is interested in hiring more veterans or learning about military culture? Consider...