WordLab

A state-accredited apprenticeship program that aims to provide Public Relations services to small businesses and nonprofits in Maine and northern New England

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of @wordlabpr on-boarding the state’s first cohort of public relations apprentices!!
#Apprenticeshop/#HappyAnny/#MainePR/#MEOutdoors/#PublicRelations/#Snowstorm/#SnowDaysOff

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

#Clubhouse is one of the most talked about #social #media apps of the year, but do you really know what it is, or how to utilize it? Click below for 5 tips from @MuckRack https://t.co/ci4rVKjowL

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

There are so many examples of industries being strengthened by apprenticeship programs. The latest? Cybersecurity: https://t.co/ctf5ehRTAJ

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

The Rosie Riveters of COVID-19 are apprentices!

COVID-19 job loss has disproportionally affected women in hospitality and retail.

Now, they are using apprentice programs to break into traditionally male-dominated industries.

https://t.co/jBmqCqVt77

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Our PR New Years’ resolutions are to curate our daily news consumption and hone our writing skills to better communicate the stories of our clients.

What’s your New Years’ resolutions?

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Happy holidays!

WordLab offices will be closed the 24th and 25th this week.

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

It seems like apprenticeships are on our national leaders’ minds!

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Apprenticeship Act, to expand the National Apprenticeship Program. It will now go to the Senate to be voted on: https://t.co/US5Esa6nBz

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Today is National Pastry day! To celebrate we’d like to give a shoutout to one of our favorite spots, @BottosBakery. Botto’s is a third-generation Italian bakery in the East Deering neighborhood of Portland. A great family-owned small business to support this holiday season!

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Alabama is now home to the first-ever registered apprenticeship program for veterans: https://t.co/y1dmGRYBSz

We’re glad to see those that have dedicated themselves to our country sought out to receive all the opportunities an apprenticeship can provide.

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Do you like to listen to music while you work?

A study of 1,000 office workers showed that of the workers allowed to listen to music, 71 percent said it makes them more productive: https://t.co/rTdbuwcoUt.

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

This week is National Apprenticeship Week!

NAW was established by the U.S. Department of Labor to celebrate the impact apprenticeships have in helping Americans learn skills for jobs in growing industries.

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

When our friends at @Changeattitudes could no longer bring their educators into schools across Maine to facilitate inclusivity training, they developed the Respecting ABILITIES curriculum to send to classroom teachers. Now schools have safe access to Cromwell's programming

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

This week is National Newspaper Week! Newspapers are an integral part of our communities and democracy.

To the teams of our local newspapers here in Maine, thank you for keeping us informed and connected. @PressHerald @bangordailynews

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

We’re proud to see Cohort I alumni, Brian Lee featured in The @PressHerald for his hire to Broadreach Public Relations. Keep doing great things, Brian!

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Happy Birthday to WordLab Client Associate, Sacha! Have a great day Sacha!

#VirtualBirthday

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

We’re moving! Just across the hall though!

Our beautiful seaside office space is available for rent 👀

Large open-air space with big windows and three private offices. Perfect for a company that may need extra space or is downsizing.

https://t.co/92a66RXDkn

[Congresswoman Chellie Pingree @chelliepingree]

.@CityPortland is home to the third oldest African American meeting house in the US. The Abyssinian Meeting House on Newbury Street was recognized by the @NatlParkService’s Nat’l Underground Railroad Network to Freedom as the first site listed in Maine. #BlackHistoryMonth

[University of Southern Maine @USouthernMaine]

USM opening at 11 a.m. due to winter weather
Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston campuses will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13

[WordLab @wordlabpr]

Agility/@BulldogReporter: 'First-of-its-Kind PR Apprenticeship WordLab Wins Gold 🏅 at @MainePRCouncil Awards'
#MainePR/#MEbiz
https://t.co/f3hK5Js0S8

[Maine PR Council @MainePRCouncil]

Save the date! MPRC will host its first professional development event of 2020 - crisis communications training - on Thurs., March 19th from 8:30 - 10:30 am. More details are coming soon. #PR #crisiscommunications #marketing #maine