Maine Employment
Maine Reentry Employment Resources
Verified reentry-friendly employers, workforce agencies, and job-assistance programs across Maine. Always confirm employment requirements with your probation officer.
Tip: Try searching “Goodwill”, “staffing”, “construction”, “hospital”, or your city.
Region 1 — Southern Maine
York County, Southern Cumberland
✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Employment Programs
Workforce Solutions — York County
Job placement, training, resume help; reentry clients commonly served.
Job placement, training, resume help; reentry clients commonly served.
Provides job search support.
(207) 725-0752
Goodwill NNE Employment Services
Known second-chance employer; retail, warehouse, and community roles.
Known second-chance employer; retail, warehouse, and community roles.
High acceptance rate for reentry.
(207) 774-6323
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Entry-Level Jobs
Manpower — Biddeford
Entry-level placements; acceptance varies by employer.
Entry-level placements; acceptance varies by employer.
Discuss background upfront.
(207) 774-8258
Region 2 — Greater Portland / Mid-Coast
Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln
✅ Verified Workforce Agencies & Training
Portland CareerCenter
Job search help, training, career counseling; widely used for reentry.
Job search help, training, career counseling; widely used for reentry.
Provides documentation.
(207) 822-3300
Bath Iron Works (BIW)
Major employer; hires for trades, mechanics, production roles.
Major employer; hires for trades, mechanics, production roles.
Background reviewed case-by-case.
(207) 442-4500
🛠️ Eligible Employers & Staffing
Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI)
Training, job placement, business workforce programs.
Training, job placement, business workforce programs.
Reentry accepted depending on program.
(207) 504-5900
Region 3 — Western & Central Maine
Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Kennebec
✅ Verified Job Centers & Training Providers
Lewiston CareerCenter
Employment workshops, job fairs, employer connections.
Employment workshops, job fairs, employer connections.
Frequently used by probationers.
(207) 753-9000
Western Maine Community Action
Employment services, training vouchers, placement support.
Employment services, training vouchers, placement support.
Great for rural reentry.
(207) 645-3764
🛠️ Eligible Employers with Entry-Level Roles
Dollar General / Family Dollar
Entry-level retail; background varies by store.
Entry-level retail; background varies by store.
Ask about restrictions.
Statewide
Region 4 — Northern Maine
Penobscot, Piscataquis
✅ Verified Workforce & Hiring Resources
Bangor CareerCenter
Job search assistance and employer hiring events.
Job search assistance and employer hiring events.
Reentry-friendly environment.
(207) 561-4050
EMDC Workforce Services
Training, business partnerships, job placement pathways.
Training, business partnerships, job placement pathways.
Connects job seekers to employers.
(207) 942-6389
🛠️ Eligible Staffing & Local Employers
Bonney Staffing
Clerical, light industrial, healthcare support roles.
Clerical, light industrial, healthcare support roles.
Acceptance varies by employer.
(207) 945-3100
Region 5 — Down East / Coastal
Hancock, Washington
✅ Verified Workforce Help
Machias CareerCenter
Job listings, referrals, training programs.
Job listings, referrals, training programs.
Provides job search support.
(207) 255-1900
🛠️ Eligible Employers & Seasonal Work
The Jackson Laboratory
Research support, animal care, facilities roles.
Research support, animal care, facilities roles.
Background check required.
(207) 288-3371
Region 6 — Aroostook County
Aroostook County
✅ Verified Employment Programs
Aroostook CareerCenter (Presque Isle)
Job search help, training programs, employer connections.
Job search help, training programs, employer connections.
Supports reentry job seekers.
(207) 760-6300
🛠️ Eligible Employers Open to Background Review
Irving Woodlands & Northern Operations
Forestry, trucking, mill support roles; depends on background.
Forestry, trucking, mill support roles; depends on background.
Ask recruiter directly.
(506) 633-2000
Statewide & Online
Available throughout Maine
✅ Verified Statewide Job Resources
Maine CareerCenter — Statewide Network
Free job-search resources, training, hiring events.
Free job-search resources, training, hiring events.
Excellent for reentry.
Statewide
Workforce Solutions (Goodwill NNE)
Career counseling, job placement, barrier-removal services.
Career counseling, job placement, barrier-removal services.
Reentry supported.
(207) 725-0752
🛠️ Eligible Employers Hiring Across Maine
Walmart — Maine Locations
Retail, stocking, warehouse; background checks vary.
Retail, stocking, warehouse; background checks vary.
Store-by-store decision.
Statewide
Amazon (DSP / Delivery Partners)
Delivery, warehouse, and driver support roles via local contractors.
Delivery, warehouse, and driver support roles via local contractors.
Ask contractor about eligibility.
Statewide
Note: Always disclose background information honestly when requested. Some employers offer second-chance pathways but require upfront communication.
Providers: To be included or reviewed for verified listing, email contact@oacra.app.
