Maine Reentry Employment
Maine Employment & Reentry Directory
Find Maine workforce programs, CareerCenters, staffing agencies, employers, training providers, and reentry employment resources by region, organization, industry, or keyword; confirm current hiring, background-screening, documentation, transportation, and any probation or supervision requirements directly.
Search the Maine employment dataset
OACRA structured directory dataset · Maine employment and reentry
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.
