Women’s advocacy group encouraged by job creation efforts

Just hours after the U.S. Senate approved a job bill that provides business tax breaks and adds billions of dollars for construction and transportation projects, Women Unlimited (www.womenunlimited.org) expressed encouragement about the jobs market. “In terms of job opportunities for those interested in the trades, spring is a very important time of year,” said executive director Lib Jamison. “The spring construction season is very important, especially in a state such as ours where we have a relatively short construction season.” Current proposals in Washington D.C. include extending commitments to transportation and construction projects.

Augusta based Women Unlimited is dedicated to improving the economic well-being of Maine women, minorities, and displaced workers by providing access to trade, technical, and transportation careers, and to provide on-going support. They offer services ranging from basic and advanced job training, job placement assistance, advocacy and networking opportunities.

On March 19^th and 20^th, Women Unlimited will be hosting their annual Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference and Career Options Fair at the Senator Inn, in Augusta.

While interest in the conference and fair has been solid, Jamison believes news like this tends to get people invigorated. “Any time there is positive news on the job front people begin believing again, the phone tends to ring a little more. We get more calls from people looking to update their resume or renew their job search and businesses engage us, looking to fill positions.”

For more information about Women Unlimited or the Maine TradesWomen’s Conference, visit www.womenunlimited.org.

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Media Note: Women Unlimited staff are available to be interviewed concerning matters related to job opportunities and training, especially issues related to the trades, construction, transportation.

Contact: Jessica Childs/Women Unlimited

(207) 623-7576

jchilds@womenunlimited.org

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