The Ellsworth Adult & Community Education Center is working with the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce to bring relevant and individualized business training to our community. 

Invest in Your Customer Service is being planned for Spring 2025.

WorkReadyTM Credential is a workforce training program designed to prepare participants for the attitudinal and disciplinary rigors of employment and to provide a highly structured simulated work environment that encourages the behavior required for workplace success. 

Business Training-Designed for Your Employees We will design  a training to meet the unique needs of your business. We have experience with task analysis of specific jobs to design and deliver relevant training.  Examples have included training people to write effective notes in healthcare charts, reading instructions and writing notes in a variety of local settings, as well as technology training (ie, Excel and Google Suites for businesses and nonprofits).  These trainings are cost effective and responsive to the business needs.

Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce is offering funding for pre-hire training, incumbent worker training, and scholarships. We can assist businesses in accessing this incredible resource for accessing training! 

We are YOUR public adult education program.  Reach out to Annie Sargent, Director, asargent@ellsworthschools.org, 207.664.7110 (voice) 207.613.6460 (text) to learn more about how we can work with you to build a strong workforce in our community.

You’ll learn more than just English with EnGen. Learners who use EnGen to improve their English skills are surprised to find that their job skills and confidence grow too! You can improve your digital skills, and achieve your real-world goals, no matter what they are. Whether you want to earn certificates, improve your work readiness, or communicate better with your child’s teacher, EnGen can help you learn whenever and however you want.  You will work with a learning coach to set up an online program designed especially for you.  You will have as much support as you need. 

Please call 664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, and we will make an appointment for you to meet with our student advisor (in-person or on ZOOM). 

This course addresses important employment law requirements in the US and covers the implementation of employment policies. Employment law is dynamic and changing quickly, from digital communications to the complex and evolving workplace, legal professionals need to know the intricacies of this discipline. Successful graduates of this course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from the college or university of their choice. There are additional book fees for this course. 

Please call us to register for this class at 207-247-2022.

This class is specifically designed for individuals seeking to complete their high school credentials.

Whether preparing for the HiSET exam, advancing career skills, or earning credits toward an adult education diploma, students will follow a personalized program to enhance their English skills.

Topics include essay writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. Coursework can be completed through direct instruction, remote learning, or lab sessions.

We welcome all foreign-born people. Are you interested in improving your English skills? Learning English can help you:

• Prepare for a new career
• Obtain a driver's license
• Communicate with your child's school
• Improve your living situation
• Expand your job prospects
• Prepare for citizenship exam

1:1 tutoring, conversation classes, and Citizenship classes are available through us or our partner organizations. Call for more information. 

This class is specifically designed for individuals seeking to complete their high school credentials.

Whether earning credits toward an adult education diploma or continuing education, students will learn the fundamentals of writing, reading, and mechanics.

Classes are self-paced with targeted instruction, using multiple texts and a variety of reading selections. Supplemental materials are available upon request.

Ellsworth Adult & Community Education Center welcomes people interested in learning English so they can reach their personal, family, work and community goals.

The first step is to meet with a student advisor to make a plan that   meets individual goals. We have small group classes in the evening for beginners, we have volunteer tutors who meet at a time that works best for learners, and more advanced learners can join others working on their reading, writing and English skills.  Call or stop in today to get started!

English language learners can further improve their vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, fluency, listening and speaking, and work on reading skills in real world situations. You may choose from the following topics: reading, writing, and communication skills for college or the workplace; computer skills (basic computer skills, internet, email, Word, Excel, etc.); or, resume writing, job search/applications, and citizenship test preparation.

These are in-person sessions and you can join anytime during the year after an initial meeting with a student advisor. We have a small program so we are able to meet with each student and make a tutoring plan that works best to meet their goals. 

If you would like to learn more about this class call 207.664.7110, or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org for an appointment with a student advisor.

Ellsworth Adult & Community Education Center welcomes people interested in learning English so they can reach their personal, family, work and community goals.

The first step is to meet with a student advisor to make a plan that   meets individual goals. We have small group classes in the evening for beginners, we have volunteer tutors who meet at a time that works best for learners, and more advanced learners can join others working on their reading, writing and English skills.  This is an in-person class.

If you would like to learn more about this class call 207.664.7110, or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org for an appointment with a student advisor.