A career is a well-planned opportunity to find your best fit in the world of work. Take the WOWI (The World of Work Inventory) and assess your skills, interests, and values and map out a career path that will allow you to express your best self, feed your soul, and follow your passion. We’ll also look at the current labor market and combine information to help you land your dream job. Fee: $30 (Free for active students in our academic programs.)

Call our office at 929-9185 and make an appointment to take the WOWI. Find out what you want to do when you grow up!

Whether you love to read or don't read very often, you'll find a style of writing that catches your attention.

Read a collection of high-interest texts to discover how writers carefully craft their works in compelling and dramatic ways.In addition to reading a vaiery of styles, you will write a number of short papers to develop your own style of writing fiction and non-fiction.

What's your favorite reading? In class, you'll explore a verity of genres (styles): Action and adventure, allegory, articles, autobiography, biography, drama, diary/memoir, fiction, horror, letters, non-fiction, poetry, satire, science-fiction, speeches...

When completing this course, participants can earn one high school level English credit.

Please call us for more information or to register for this class:  207-422-4794.

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction! Read about some unexplained, natural occurances in the world.

Spark your curiosity by reading a series of high-interest, nonfiction stories and articles designed to enlighten and entertain while increasing your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. These stories have often been called "unbelievable" until you learn the details.

Earn diploma credits or prepare for the HiSET with this reading- and writing-intensive course. 

Please call our office for more information if you are interested in participating in this class: 422-4794.

What is the American Dream?  Explore a series of real-life, U.S. historical case studies that chronicle a variety of groups and individuals in their quest to achieve social justice and equal treatment under the law.  Learn about how the US government works to create laws and how your voice matters when we can participate in our governing system.  Discuss, research, and write about the roots of US social history and government. 

Students earn a high school credit in Civics / US Government for completion of this course.

Please call us to register for this class:  207-422-4794.

Are you looking for a dry, safe, and well-lit place to walk? Join us for a healthy way to keep fit. A walking clinic will kick off the program providing information on techniques, proper stretching, goal setting, and record keeping. Info night for new participants is Tuesday, 1/16 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. No need to attend if you have previously participated in the walking program. Families are welcome to walk from 3:00-8:00 pm after the intro night. The nominal fee covers the entire semester! Kids are free.
February 19-23, April 15-19 no walking available.

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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

Note: This class will be offered virtually through Zoom. Students will occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.

This class assists students who are not native English speakers develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Instruction is designed to meet learners’ needs and can include helping participants with such important tasks as exploring how to talk with their child’s teacher, scheduling healthcare appointments, completing grocery shopping, obtaining a driver’s license, finding employment or learning about other valuable community resources. Students can enter the class at any time and there is no charge for instruction. Learners at all levels of English proficiency are welcome.

Beginners: 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Intermediate: 4pm to 5pm

For more information, please call 474-7553.

Goals of high school equivalency and/or college.

PLEASE NOTE:  CORRECT TIME OF CLASS IS 4:30 PM TO 5:30 PM

For more information or to register, please reach out to ABE Coordinator Catherine Giuffre-Renaud by phone (207) 892-1819, Ext. 2191 or email at: cgiuffre-renaud@rsu14.org  . Thank you for choosing Windham Raymond Adult Education!