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.

We are collaborating with other local Adult Education programs to offer training at a reduced cost!  Learn nursing theory and application, including basic anatomy, physiology, and clinical performance through both classroom and hands-on settings. You will also be introduced to several employers.

Prerequisites:  CASAS testing and interview screening are required and must be passed in order to be admitted to the program.  Documentation of a recent medical physical, conducted and signed by a physician is required before clinical learning begins.  Students must produce evidence of the following vaccinations:  Hep B1, MMR, Tetanus, Chicken Pox, TB and flu shot.  A background check is also required and will require a non-refundable fee.  Not sure this type of work is for you?  Applicants are encouraged to job shadow a CNA before interviewing.  For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please call (207)345-3217.

T/W evening classes begin February 5th or TH/F daytime classes begin March 4th. Both will be held in the Lewiston/Auburn area.

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.

Give your resume a competitive edge with employers by improving your customer service skills!  During the month of March, we will be holding an intensive Customer Service and Retail Training, which will give you the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized retail credential as well as a WorkReady certificate and digital literacy skills.  Planning is still underway, but if you think you might be interested, please email rsu16adulted@rsu16.org or call 207-435-3217 to be added to our call-back list!

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 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.