The Destination Occupation Blog
Our blog’s mission is to educate students, job seekers, parents and educators about careers and relevant topics to help people make informed career decisions.
You’ve Figured Out Your Career Path—How Can You Finance The Education?
Pursuing the career of your dreams through higher education is one of the surest and safest routes to success that many espouse. However, given that college costs have risen by 25% in the last decade alone, more people are becoming wary of attending at all. In fact,...
5 Tips For Landing Your Dream Job Before Graduating
Approaching the end of the school year can feel quite daunting. With final exams right around the corner, it can feel like you will never be ready to enter the workforce for your desired career path. Finding work can certainly prove difficult with the fluctuations in...
2020: A Year to Remember
2020 is coming to a close! As 2021 approaches, it’s time for another Destination Occupation yearly recap. Back in 2019, our year in review featured our efforts throughout the state and this year that work continued despite the pandemic. We want to start by thanking...
How Mainers Can Take Advantage of Nursing Job Growth
If you’ve looked into job growth in Maine in any of the last few years, you’ve likely seen the same profession listed at the top: nursing. In various forms, this profession has represented the single fastest-growing job market in the state, and there’s no reason to...
3 DO Companies with an International Presence
Many Maine businesses, both small and large, export Maine-made goods internationally or have international locations. From Jøtul to Modula to Hancock Lumber, read more about these three company’s international involvement, but also learn about working for them....
Part II: Maine Manufacturer Efforts to Pivot and Contribute in 2020
Part I featured Maine Manufacturers from Biddeford to Guilford that pivoted their production and resources in 2020’s COVID-19 context. Their actions collectively demonstrate Maine’s ability to innovate and collaborate! Part II highlights a few more Maine businesses...