Hiring handicapped pushed by federal act promises job boost
Washington AP reports Section 503 of the vocational rehabilitation act requires any federal contractors over 2500 dollars annually to adopt affirmative action for hiring and advancing disabled workers. Howard officials say 7.2 million handicapped Americans can work, with 1 million contractors active with the government, while myths about higher insurance costs and injury rates are challenged by industry data and labor research.
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Navigation course on tap for York County seafarers
Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute via York County Community College Services offers a basic navigation course in Sanford this summer. Instructor Carl Swanson, MA Maritime Academy graduate and former chief officer on container ships including S S United States, tailors content to class needs, emphasizing chart reading, markers, safety, radar, tides, currents, and small-boat coastal handling. Sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. at the Christian Learning Center. details from Sanford Counseling Center at 195 Main St 324-6012.
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Christian Learning Center
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Police post open at Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport police announce three summer fire officers hired for the season. William M. Mullen, 26, of Old Orchard Beach Archibald M. Howe, 20, of Gorham plus returning officer Robert Lynn Mullens who is studying law enforcement at the University of Maine Portland Gorham. A fourth officer is sought to complete the summer force.
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Robert Lynn Mullens
University of Maine, Portland-Gorham
Howe
Southern Maine Vocational and Technical Institute
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