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Marshwood Adult & Community Education



Business & Skills Training

Behavior Health Professional Training

Free

with Woodfords Services

Calendar Current session started Jan 8, 2024

Children’s Behavioral Health Services is vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health Disorders and their families. The need in our area is great!

We are excited to connect our adult education community with this wonderful ONLINE training program. This online training is Free. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and the school districts.  

The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace. You will complete 12 online modules then 3, 4-hour live sessions, including the new ethics and boundaries training. 

Once the modules are completed, participants that do not already possess CPR certification will be required to complete either in-person or blended Child & Adult CPR/FA training. You can take CPR through Adult Education or Woodfords Services. 

The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours. Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency upon completion of the course may register.

College & Career Advising

Free

with Marci Dionne

Calendar Current session started Jan 9, 2024 at 4 pm

Are you thinking about making a change in your job or career? Are you considering going back to school to further your training or education, but are not sure of your options? Our college and career advisor can meet with you to complete career assessments, explore options that fit your needs, and make a plan to help you reach your goal. Get side by side support with applying for financial aid and scholarships, placement in workforce training programs, resume writing, and interview skills. Additionally, basic Math, Algebra, and English courses are available, if needed, to help you improve your core skills. We’re here to assist you with your transition to a new job or training program.

The World of Work Inventory (WOWI)

Free

with WOWI

Calendar Current session started Jan 9, 2024 at 6 pm

The World of Work Inventory (WOWi) is a comprehensive career assessment instrument, which has been carefully constructed to help a person learn the most about him or herself in relation to the wide variety of occupations available. The WOWi provides a personalized profile for each person. As a result, you will receive a listing of occupations most suitable to your unique combination of personality, interests and skills.

Free, call for link to take the online assessment then meet with the career counselor to interpret the career reports.

Basic Computer Skills - Digital Literacy Micro Credentials

Free

with Marci Dionne

Calendar Current session started Jan 16, 2024 at 4 pm

Earn certificates in the areas that are important to you for daily life, employment, or higher education. Choose the lessons and assessments you want to learn: basic computer skills, internet basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Word Office 2016, Excel, Mac OS, Using Email, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Your Digital Footprint, Supporting K-12 Learning, and/or Information Literacy.

Choose a day/time that works for you. Enroll anytime. 

Free to eligible adult education students or $70.00

Rise Up Retail Credential

Free

with National Retail Federation

Calendar Current session started Feb 5, 2024

These 4 retail certifications designed by the National Retail Federation are offered in a blended learning format using an online platform and retail professionals. These courses offer career opportunities in partnership with Kittery Trading Post and other retailers who will pay for their employees to take the training. Eligible adult education students can take one r all four courses for free.

Choose from:

• Retail Fundamentals

• Customer Service and Sales

• Business of Retail: Operations and Profit

• Warehouse Inventory and Logistics

Open enrollment, sign up on the website or call for more information

Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Training

$195

with Linda Bresnahan CDAL, CDP, CACCDT

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 26, 2024 at 6 pm

Learn more about the caregiving skills needed for working effectively in dementia and Alzheimer's care. Dementia refers to a spectrum of brain disorders that involve difficulty with memory and thinking. This course will introduce you to the main symptoms and treatments of dementia and Alzheimer's. You will learn about the characteristics of individuals who suffer from such brain disorders, as well as guidelines for choosing activities that are stimulating to them. 

In person or on zoom

·          Learn the skills for working within Dementia and Alzheimer's Care

·          Support family members with increased knowledge

·          Gain training without a commitment to an employer

·          Increase healthcare work experience for in-home or facility                       caregiving

·          Become a qualified leader for others in the healthcare industry.

·         Course curriculum is approved by the National Council of Certified            Dementia Practitioners

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop

$15

with Jim Grant

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 2, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Join this online class to learn about the benefits of AI for personal use and to simplify work tasks. How to get started with free AI apps and discuss which careers will be most affected by AI.

Intro to Google Docs and Drives

Free

with Nicole Moran

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm

Two of the great benefits to your Google account are Google Drive and Google Docs. Google Drive is free cloud storage and Google Docs is Google’s free alternative to MS Word. In this class you willlearn how to store and manage your files online as well as use the Google Docs platform where youcan create stunning documents.

Please attend all 3 classes: April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

April 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

May 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

 

https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/intro-to-google-drive-google-docs/?instance_id=4249





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