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.

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.  

In this class, Chris will cover Microsoft Office Applications (Work, Excel and PowerPoint) AND the Google equivalent of each.  You will learn to create and edit letters and documents, work with spreadsheets and create slide presentations for personal and/or business use.  Depending on the needs of the class, we may also begin working with tables and graphics.  Basic computer experience required.  Wednesdays, 6-8pm Registration: $50 per 5-week session.

This two-session class will provide you with all the information you need to add Notary Public to your personal and professional tool kit!  In class one, you will be guided through the process of how to become a notary, professional associations available and some of the ways people are making a living using this skill.  In class two, after you have reviewed the handbook for homework, we will answer questions and work together to complete the application and open-book test. Leave with a completed application ready to be certified by your town clerk. Registration $25, includes handbook & materials.

Looking to work in an office? Make yourself stand out to an employer. Earn computer certificates by completing classes in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as keyboarding, Internet and e-mail. Please call 345-3217 to discuss your particular needs and availability. Price will vary according to classes needed.