Become NATIONALLY Certified in as little as 10 to 20 weeks! 

• Dental Assisting with RHS certification • Clinical Medical Assistant with CCMA • Group Fitness and Personal Training (AFAA) • Medical Coding with CPC Certification • Medical Office Specialist (CMAA/CEHRS) • Medical Transcription Certificate • Pharmacy Technician with PTCB • Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

For more details about these medical professional courses, including payment plans or to register, please contact Academy of Medical Professions at 866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714, or visit www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

Job searching? Let’s sharpen your job-related skills! Do you need to create or update your resume, create an email account, learn Microsoft Office basics, or refine your existing skills? Our Career Advisor, Suzette, will work one-on-one with you over six sessions to meet your career-focused computer needs. Work on creating documents appropriate for the workplace and/or the basics of sending and receiving email messages as well as opening and attaching files. Call for more information or to set up a schedule. Registration: 6-week session, $50.

Not reaching your potential?  Unhappy with your current job?  Find career options that would be a good fit for your goals and lifestyle!  Our Advisor will guide you through job search strategies and interview skills after helping you to research your interests and aptitudes.  Please call 345-3217 for an appointment with our Career & College Advisor. Registration: $50. Free to unemployed residents.

For beginners! Is it time you gave in and learned to use a computer? Maybe you have tried to learn from a family member in the past and discovered that isn’t the best partnership ... Work with our computer teacher in a friendly, informal setting to learn the basics of using a computer. No pressure – and no experience necessary! 8-week session. Wednesdays, 1-3pm.

For beginners! Is it time you gave in and learned to use a computer? Maybe you have tried to learn from a family member in the past and discovered that isn’t the best partnership ... Work with our computer teacher in a friendly, informal setting to learn the basics of using a computer. No pressure – and no experience necessary! 8-week session. Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm.

Are you interested in a career in Information Technology (IT)? TechHire is a program designed to recruit, assess, train and place young adults into Maine’s IT industry in positions like computer support specialist, software, and health informatics. Completed training will result in credentials recognized by the IT industry. This grant-funded program provides a host of services to train young adults as well as career changers who are looking to transition into IT roles. Call us at 207-345-3217 for more information about eligibility requirements to see if you might qualify for this amazing opportunity!

This introductory two-hour workshop offered by a New Ventures Maine Microenterprise Specialist will help you to decide if self-employment is right for you. Learn about entrepreneurship, pros and cons, ways to manage risk, elements of a business plan, important financial pieces and steps needed for start-up.  FREE, but you must pre-register.  

A favorite of many of our learners, from those with no typing skills to those who can type proficiently! Work at your own pace to increase your speed and accuracy based on your own personal goals. Start anytime!  Please call 207-345-3217 for an appointment.  Registration for 8-week session $50.