--- title: Employer Onboarding image: https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hubfs/Maine_Career_Exploration_4C-01-2.png --- [HOME](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/mcep-landing-page?hsLang=en) [FAQS](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/employer-onboarding-0?hsLang=en) [PREFERRED EMPLOYER PARTNERS](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/employer-onboarding-0-0?hsLang=en) [![MAine Career Exploration Program (1)](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hubfs/MAine%20Career%20Exploration%20Program%20(1).png "MAine Career Exploration Program (1)")](https://40006601.hs-sites.com/mcep-landing-page?hsLang=en) ## Employer Onboarding ## The Employer Process Overview [![New Employer Process Graphic (1)](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hubfs/New%20Employer%20Process%20Graphic%20(1).png "New Employer Process Graphic (1)")](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hubfs/MCEP%20Employer%20Handbook%2005.28.2024.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Employer Participation Benefits Build your recruitment pipeline Encourage and attract young people to explore opportunities in your industry, fostering potential recruitment prospects and creating a pipeline of possibility for the state’s economic future. **Paid work covered by the Maine Career Exploration Program** Up to 75 hours paid by the MCEP for a young person's work experience with your company - at no cost to you as an employer. **Contribute to the future of Maine's workforce** Prepare our future workforce with vital skills and increase participation among Maine youth. Demonstrate to our youth that there is opportunity for them in Maine! **Hire motivated young people** After the conclusion of a young person’s work experience through Maine Career Exploration, employers may choose to hire these individuals to join their team (part-time or full-time depending on business needs and individual's schedules). **Showcase and advertise your business** Become a [Preferred Employer Partner](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/employer-onboarding-0-0?hsLang=en) with the Maine Career Exploration Program. --- To get started,  complete the Employer Onboarding Survey.  [EMPLOYER ONBOARDING SURVEY](https://share.hsforms.com/1ul1OHhGpQ32JRSvyCwELagnthah) --- ## Key Partners ![Tori petri dishes 2 - Sarah Bushey](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tori%20petri%20dishes%202%20-%20Sarah%20Bushey.jpeg?width=300&height=401&name=Tori%20petri%20dishes%202%20-%20Sarah%20Bushey.jpeg "Tori petri dishes 2 - Sarah Bushey") ![318821380_2945323245764273_7255494268760170690_n](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hs-fs/hubfs/318821380_2945323245764273_7255494268760170690_n.jpg?width=363&height=401&name=318821380_2945323245764273_7255494268760170690_n.jpg "318821380_2945323245764273_7255494268760170690_n") ![IMG_2412 - Sheree Inman](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2412%20-%20Sheree%20Inman.jpg?width=301&height=401&name=IMG_2412%20-%20Sheree%20Inman.jpg "IMG_2412 - Sheree Inman") ### Young Person/Student Maine people between the ages of 16 - 24 participating in a paid work experience through the Maine Career Exploration Program. Responsibilities include: - Learn and explore career options in Maine! - Work with the Program Coordinator and/or employer to develop the work experience. - Report to work as scheduled. - Follow the policies and procedures, of school, worksite and the program. ### Program Coordinator (if applicable) Responsible for assisting the young person with the program. Program Coordinators may be a school Extended Learning Opportunity Coordinator (ELO) or from one of five community based organization partnerships. Find more information on our participating partners [here](https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiOTgyMjI2ZDYtMzg4Ni00OThiLTljYzQtYWE3MWEwYWY2MjE5IiwidCI6IjQxM2ZhOGFiLTIwN2QtNGI2Mi05YmNkLWVhMWE4ZjJmODY0ZSJ9). Responsibilities include: - Help young person connect with career exploration opportunities in their area and support them through the experience. - Work with young person and employer to identify and prepare employer and worksites to host. - Assist young person with the completion of all employment paperwork and procedures. - Submit all required application forms to ensure young person is accurately paid and covered by insurance by program support partners. - Act as main point of contact for young person, employer, and program support. ### Employer Employer hosting a young person in a paid work experience through the Maine Career Exploration Program! Responsibilities include: - Provide a safe, fun, meaningful and appropriate work experience. - Complete all onboarding requirements, both required by the MCEP and your workplace. - Follow all state, federal, and local laws. - Define and create the work experience in collaboration with the Program Coordinator (if applicable). - Facilitate on the job training that meets learning goals and business needs. - Contact Program Coordinator with questions or concerns during the work experience. - Complete the [Employer Post Work Experience Survey](https://share.hsforms.com/14Qt965E9SpaUCiTt6vaB0Anthah) at the end of the young person’s work experience. ## Resources   [FAQS](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/employer-onboarding-0?hsLang=en) --- [![Maine_Career_Exploration_4C-01-2](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Maine_Career_Exploration_4C-01-2.png?width=200&name=Maine_Career_Exploration_4C-01-2.png "Maine_Career_Exploration_4C-01-2")](https://40006601.hs-sites.com/mcep-landing-page?hsLang=en) [mailto:kaylin.kerina@maine.gov](mailto:kaylin.kerina@maine.gov)