From time to time Project G.R.A.C.E. receives notices that we think will be of interest to our neighbors. Here are a few that caught our eye:

Apply This Week: Housing Vouchers Waiting Lists Now Open

Workshop: Teaching Your Teen About Finances

Career Resources: Free Events for Job Seekers

HOUSING VOUCHERS - Waiting Lists Now Open

The Portland, South Portland, and Westbrook Housing Authorities will be accepting applications for housing vouchers this week: April 11 and 12. (9:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.). Please note that the applications are only to get on the waiting list for housing vouchers; there are currently no housing vouchers available. Applications to be put on the waiting list may be done by phone, but go in person if you are able. 

• Portland Housing Authority 14 Baxter Boulevard (773-4753)
   
• South Portland Housing Authority 100 Waterman Drive (773-4140)
   
• Westbrook Housing Authority 30 Liza Harmon Drive (854-9779)

SCARBOROUGH ADULT ED - Lots to Learn Locally

Have you checked the Scarborough Adult Ed course offerings lately? Here's one especially for teens:

• Teaching Your Teen About Finances. Wednesday, April 24th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learning how to manage money is an essential step towards taking control of life and achieving goals, and it's an important family topic. Explore key things teens need to know to live financially smart lives, share ideas on how to get started, and hear about useful resources.

CAREER RESOURCES - Free Events for Job Seekers

The Portland CareerCenter is part of a statewide network offering a variety of free employment and training services. Here are couple of upcoming programs:

• UP Networking Group. 8:30 a.m. - Noon every Tuesday. Provides support, job leads, networking, and complimentary tickets to area business meetings/functions. Each week a different topic for seeking employment is covered, either through hands on workshops or employers who come in to address the group on specific issues.
   
• Job Interviewing Workshop. Friday, April 26th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Explore interview preparation techniques and practice most commonly asked questions in an interview setting. Seating is limited - sign up today! 
   
• Job Seeking for the 50+ Worker. Friday, May 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sanford Community Adult Education Center. Are you seeking employment, re-employment, needing to work longer or supplement your income? Are you looking for ways to adjust to current economic trends, or considering phased retirement? Explore how agencies and services can help you with building ideas and strategies.