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LEWISTON – Mario Sobral of Lewiston recently completed 10 weeks of hands-on training at Elmet Technology through a partnership with Western Maine Community Action at the Lewiston CareerCenter. Sobral’s program included 400 hours of direct training as a heavy wire specialist.
“Elmet Technology hired Mario Sobral through an On-the-Job partnership in October. He has excelled in his role as a heavy wire specialist,” noted Kristin Gibson, Elmet’s human resource manager. “He has been a positive addition to our work force, and our partnership with WMCA has been instrumental in his training.”
WMCA manages the grant which provides funding to train eligible candidates. Area businesses in manufacturing, construction, welding, healthcare, technology, and more offer opportunities in high demand, high growth career paths. Employers teach candidates knowledge and skills, allowing them to grow competent in specific jobs.
For more information on the program, call 207-713-7045 or email mmillhime@wmca.org.
PHOTO: Western Maine Community Action provided a 10 week hands-on training opportunity for Mario Sobral at Elmet Technology in Lewiston. From left, Christina King, Cathy Stairs, WMCA; Mario Sobral, Elmet OJT candidate; and Keri Robichaud, WMCA. (Monica Millhime photo)
