The Fireside Lounge at the Augusta campus was the place to be on March 24. UMA hosted its fourth annual Job & Resource Fair, bringing together students, alumni, and community members for a day of networking and opportunity.
Held in partnership with Maine CareerCenters, the event welcomed 67 employers from across the state. The room was filled with recruiters from 13 different sectors, ranging from healthcare and finance to human services and government.
While many attendees arrived with resumes in hand, the fair was about more than just filling out applications. It served as a practical bridge between our talented UMA community and organizations with a high demand for new hires. With major employers like MaineGeneral, Northern Light Health, and Camden National Bank in attendance, the event helped turn open roles into real-world career paths.
With thousands of vacancies currently open in Maine’s care settings and state government, the event offered an efficient way for UMA students, alumni, and community members to explore multiple opportunities on the same day.
“This fair is a direct response to our regional and state hiring needs,” said Haley Brown, UMA student services coordinator. “By bringing employers and job seekers together in one place, we help people find new careers while organizations meet critical staffing needs. When that happens, our communities and our economy grow stronger.”
The Job & Resource Fair was presented through a partnership of the UMA Career Connections program and UMS TRANSFORMS Pathways to Careers. It’s never too late to reach out to potential employers! For more information, visit the job fair web page, see the full list of attending employers, or contact Haley Brown at 207-621-3130 | hbrown120@maine.edu.
Check out the job fair story on WABI.