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Women Unlimited Announces lineup for Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference

Will — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:33:16 +0000

Women Unlimited (www.womenunlimited.org) has announced their agenda and impressive line-up of workshops planned for the Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference 2010. Kicking off the two day event will be a Career Options Fair, which is free and open to the public. Beginning on Friday March 19^th at 1pm the Senator Inn in Augusta will play host to at least two-dozen businesses, construction Companies, colleges and technical schools looking to introduce women, men and minorities to non-traditional careers.

Saturday’s Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference features a wide array of workshop titles including: Exploration in Welding, Building Arc Forms, Job Seeking Tips in Tough Times, The CDL Experience, Basics of Rigging, Installing a Sump Pump, Budgeting, Retrofit Realizations, Be a solution to High Heating Bills, Licensed to Thrill (pyrotechnician), Oil Burn Tear Down & Live Fire.

Interspersed during the Tradeswomen’s conference will be prominent keynote speakers such as Maine Congressman Michael Michaud, Jonathan McDade from the Federal Highway Administration and the founder of Women Unlimited Dale McCormick.

To view a complete agenda or to register for the conference, visit www.womenunlimited.org.

Contact:

Trisha Mosher

WOMEN UNLIMITED
103 Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME 04330-5510
207-623-7576
tmosher@womenunlimited.org,

Media Advisory: 2010 Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference

Will — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:28:00 +0000

Media Advisory: Request for media coverage

Contact: Trisha Mosher

WOMEN UNLIMITED
207-623-7576
tmosher@womenunlimited.org

What:

All members of the media are invited to join Women Unlimited for the 2010 Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference.

The two day conference is dedicated to providing information on the trades and “non traditional” career options to men, women and other minorities. Beginning with a career options fair on Friday March 19^th, continuing with workshops and keynote speakers on the 20^th. More information is available at www.womenunlimited.org.

Keynote speakers include: Congressman Michaud, Peter Merfeld-Maine Turnpike Authority, Jonathan McDade-Federal Highway Administration, Theresa Savoy, Maine Department of Transportation, Laura Fortman-Commissioner Department of Labor, Elizabeth Mitchell, Maine Senate President, Dale McCormick, Maine Housing.

Workshops include a wide range of topics including: Exploration in Welding, Building Arc Forms, Job Seeking Tips in Tough Times, The CDL Experience, Basics of Rigging, Installing a Sump Pump, Budgeting, Retrofit Realizations, Be a solution to High Heating Bills, Licensed to Thrill (pyrotechnician), Oil Burn Tear Down & Live Fire.

Why:

In the State of Maine full-time, year-round Maine working women earn $.077 for every $1.00 corresponding Maine men earn (according to “Working Women in Maine initial indicators for Progress Report, 2006-Women’s Employment Issues Committee of the Maine Jobs Council). Women are generally clustered into jobs which do not pay a livable wage. Nearly 15% of all Maine women live below the poverty line.

The 2010 Maine Tradeswomen’s Conference is designed to show Maine women, minorities and disadvantaged workers the scope of the work and job opportunities which are available to them. The Maine Tradeswomen’s conference is dedicated to introducing Maine women, minorities and disadvantaged workers to “non traditional trades” and occupations.

Where and When:

Senator Inn,

284 Western Ave. Augusta

Friday March 19th 1-5pm

Saturday March 20 7:30am-5pm

Women’s advocacy group encouraged by job creation efforts

Will — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:23:38 +0000

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