This course will focus on preparing students for reading and writing at the college level as measured by the ACCUPLACER post-secondary placement exam. Written assignments and readings will be analyzed and assessed in one-on-one sessions with the instructor. Students will discover comprehension skills and reading strategies to understand college texts of different types. They will write short essays from different rhetorical modes and learn how to edit their writing by applying the conventions of grammar and mechanics. The connection of reading and writing will be emphasized.

Instructor: Nancy Wilson

Rolling admission

Location: Naples and online

FREE

For more information call 207-647-3015 or use the Register Online button and we will contact you.

College Transitions are programs that allow a student who already possesses a high school diploma to brush up on skills in order to gain entrance into college. If you are having trouble passing college entrance exams, or the college has told you to take adult education classes to bring you up to entrance standards, you need the College Transitions program. There is NO fee for this program. We are working remotely over Zoom but also doing essential testing in-person and safely, with lots of support materials available.  Contact us today to get started!

START ANYTIME!  If you have time for a more comprehensive preparation program to increase your confidence for college enrollment, we have options for you to consider with partner programs. Call 345-3217 for details!

If you’ve been thinking about going back to school and furthering your education, enrolling in our Maine College Transitions program could be perfect for you! Maine College Transitions is a complete college advising and preparation program that guides you to your goals. Whether you know exactly what you want, or have no idea what you want to do, our College Transitions program is the best place to start. Ease into a complete college preparation program that will set you up for success, step by step:

 • Develop college goals and objectives

 • Explore program majors

 • Assess your academic skills readiness

 • Receive academic remediation

 • Understand financial aid and planning

 • Receive assistance in the college application process

 • Receive on-going support through your first semester of college

Please call our College & Career Advisor at 647-3015 or email: Rhonda.jacobson@lakeregionschools.org for more information.

Get ready for college level math.  College Transitions Math includes an intensive brush up of math skills with an introduction to College Algebra.  Move from "I can't do math" to "I CAN do math!" 

Review fractions, decimals, percents, and basic algebra for college math. Learn to use online sources for supplementing your math knowledge. Practice math online, including preparing for the computerized assessments and exams. Gain an understanding of problem solving techniques and processes. Relieve your math anxiety, while gaining tech. skills!

Please call us for more information:  207-288-4703. Rolling admissions.

Instruction is based on State Laws, Industry Regulations and Equipment Maintenance required for licensing. State of Maine standards for classroom and driving instruction are adhered to during the course. Students spend a good part of their instructional time operating trucks through a combination of on the range practice and road time. There will be a pre-employment drug test, and DOT physical (included with tuition costs). For more information or to enroll, please contact PVAEC Academic Coordinator, Eve Salley at 207-341-5370 (call or text) or email esalley@pvaec.org. Start Date: Spring 2024 TBA

The CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep Course prepares test-takers for the Security+ exam, as administered by CompTIA. The CompTIA certification is recognized worldwide and adheres to the strict standards of ISO/IEC 17024 and is approved by the US Department of Defense to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. The course contains a variety of content presentation methods to help teach the concepts and vocabulary, and ultimately, learners are given ample opportunity to assess their skills with a multiple choice practice exam.

This course is online and can be done at any time.

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This class will cover fundamental skills that will allow you to feel more comfortable using computer technology.  Specific topics covered will depend on your needs and skill level.