This class isn't free.  We are hoping to bring this course to our community so we are gauging the interest.  Please register here if you'd like to be alerted when the schedule and pricing is established.

Are you thinking about going on an outdoor trip this summer with family or friends? Are you planning on being a trip leader for a camp or guide service? Are you interested in knowing how to take care of someone if they were hurt in the backcountry? This is a perfect course for someone who would like to get a basic level of first aid training. The Wilderness First Aid is a 16-hour hands-on course. It will provide a comprehensive look at the standards and skills of dealing with:

• response and assessment
•  musculoskeletal Injuries
• environmental emergencies
• survival skills
• soft tissue injuries
• medical emergencies.

This course includes 16-hours in class sessions, out of class reading, and a final exam. It can include a 2-hour CPR course. Course includes SOLO Wilderness First Aid book, Wilderness First Aid Map, 2-year WFA Certification

We are gauging interest in this class.  The likely schedule will be the last weekend in September.  If you register here, we will contact you when the logistics for the course are finalized. 

NOTE:  This class is not free -  we don't have a price for it. We are hoping to bring this class to our community if there is sufficient interest.  Sign up here if you want to be alerted if we bring the course to Ellsworth and when the schedule and price are determined. 

This 72-80 hour Wilderness First Responder Course  provides an in depth look at the skills and standards of the following • response and assessment • musculoskeletal injuries • environmental emergencies • survival skills • soft tissue injuries • medical emergencies.  This is an intensive first aid course designed for participants that are working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting such as Maine guides, backcountry leaders, ski patrollers or raft guides.  If you are a current EMT you may receive continuing education credits. Once you receive your WFR certification you may take the steps to become certified as a Wilderness EMT.  The course includes SOLO Wildcare - Working in Less Than Desirable Conditions and Remote Environment textbook, 3-year WFR Certification, and 2-year CPR certification.

Note: to receive certification, participants must pass written and practical exams.

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design.   

During the first week, you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more.   Finally, acquire advanced knowledge about WordPress options and features. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more.    

After successfully completing the WordPress Certificate you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize your WordPress site by hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, know necessary regular WordPress maintenance, create WordPress website backup, and know how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress. 

Click here for more information on start dates, specific course information and registration.

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for website and blog design.   During the first week, you will learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website. Then find out how to build a simple WordPress website or blog. Topics include an introduction to CMS, WordPress installation and setup, page and content creation, administration, themes (selection, purchase, installation, and setup), working with widgets and plugins, and more.   Finally, acquire advanced knowledge about WordPress options and features. You will learn how to modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more.    After successfully completing the WordPress Certificate you will know how to build a WordPress website or blog, customize your WordPress site by hand-coding HTML, CSS, and PHP, know necessary regular WordPress maintenance, create WordPress website backup, and know-how to apply SEO techniques in WordPress. 

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Price in USD $495

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.

Good communication in the workplace is more important than ever. And critical to your career advancement and success. Come get a comprehensive and intensive preparation with skills and techniques you can put to use on Monday morning.  Take back a workable conflict management model, along with successful and practical conflict management strategies.  Then work with a pro to learn how to improve your negotiation skills for a win-win outcome, including helping others to get what they want, so you get what you want.  Finally, find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. You will be learning from some of our more popular instructors, and taking away new how-to skills that work.

CEUs/ILUs: 5.6

Length (in hours): 56

Price in USD $595

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.

YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR CLASS ANYTIME DURING THE SEMESTER!

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. If you are uncertain about what career you should be in, if you are considering a career change, or thinking of going back to school, the WOWI Online can help you explore your options, so you can make the best and most informed career decisions. Finding the right line of work is not always easy. Because you’re a complex person, you need a career test that measures more than one aspect of who you are in order to help you find the most suitable and satisfying occupation. That’s why WOWI Online measures interests, aptitudes, and personality. You will receive customized reports with career recommendations as well as O*NET career growth outlooks, salary ranges, and levels of education and training needed to enter the industry.

Free, 207-439-5896 call for link to take the online assessment then meet with the career counselor to interpret the career reports.

The WOWI Career Assessment provides a holistic approach to understanding your strengths and weaknesses, both academically and in the workforce.

It helps you explore career options that align with your unique profile. Whether you're considering a career change or starting fresh, you can take the assessment conveniently at our center or from home.

Afterward, meet with a trained advisor to review your results and collaboratively develop a personalized career plan.

This plan may involve researching careers, pursuing further education or training, connecting with community resources for job opportunities, or applying for new positions.

What do you want to be when you grow up? The WOWI® (World of Work Inventory) Career Assessment is the answer to all your questions! WOWI® takes into account your skills, interests, and work style. After you take the assessment, a trained WOWI® professional will interpret the results with you. You will then meet one-on-one and find out what job(s) you are best suited for. Together we will assess, explore and plan your future!

By appointment, you pick the date!

Free

Contact us for an appointment to meet with an advisor to start exploring a career path: 207-627-4291 or adulted@lakeregionschools.org