Your browser is not optimized for viewing this website.

More information »

Maine Adult Education

Filter by Category



Tools and Trades

in Business & Skills Training

Workforce Training Consultation

Free

with Sue Brennan, RSU #3 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 1, 2024

Not sure what we have to offer you?Send us your info and we will contact you to schedule a time that works for you. Meetings can be on the phone, in person, on Zoom or via email.Get your questions answered and register for a training of your choice today!

Access Control and Identity Management Scenarios
Online Registration Unavailable

Access Control and Identity Management Scenarios

$79

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

Access control is the restriction of access to a computer system. So how does a cybersecurity professional manage this access control? This course introduces the principles of access controls, beginning with the central modes of information security and continuing through various attacks and defenses. It provides an overview of Identity Management and the resources used on modern-day information systems, including Web and cloud-based ones. This course also features a number of fictional scenarios based on access control and identity management that professionals face in the real-world.

For more information or to register click the link.

Real Estate Sales Agent Course - Online

$370

with Robert Joslyn, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2024

Introduction to the Elements of Real Estate Brokerage

Topics covered include industry overview/organization, Maine Real Estate Commission, agency relationships, product knowledge, property valuation, the appraisal process, financing the transaction, contracts, closings and federal and state laws. Fee includes textbook PDF (hard copy available from Center for Real Estate for an additional fee), one year of access to the course, instructor feedback after the three quizzes and the final exam and twice monthly Q&A drop-in sessions via Zoom. A certificate of completion is awarded with a grade of 75% or above, required for the state licensing exam ($85 fee), which must be taken within one year of satisfactory course completion. When you affiliate with a real estate agency and apply for your license, there is a $100 fee, along with a $21 criminal records check fee. Some companies offer to pay this fee when you affiliate with them.

Required: Attendees must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency to get a license but a diploma is not required.

Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in Maine since 1988, and for the past eight years he has been a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty in Greater Portland. He has had the honor of giving numerous buyers and sellers the knowledge they need to make wise real estate decisions during that time! Moreover, Bob has been a professor at Husson University for over 20 years, where he has instructed many business courses in both traditional classroom settings and online formats.

Will run

The World of Work Inventory (WOWI)

Free

with WOWI, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Calendar 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.

Rise Up Retail Credential

Free

with National Retail Federation, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Calendar 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

Tech Spot

$5

with Lynn Perry, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education

Calendar Feb 27, 2024 at 2:30 pm

SESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT

The Tech Spot is a School and Community Project that offers technology advice and tutoring to adults from throughout our school district.

Examples of possible help sessions include general computer operation, conducting web searches, using Facebook and other social media programs, and operating Smart phones, iPads, Tablets, and PCs. Assistance with some software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is available as well.

FMI or to schedule an appointment with the Tech Spot staff, please call the Adult Education office at 474-7553.

Project partners include RSU 54 Adult & Community Education, Town of Skowhegan, Outer Reach Broadband, and the RSU 54 Technology Staff.

Manufacturing Applications
Online Registration Unavailable

Manufacturing Applications

$115

with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Mar 19, 2024

Learn to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing. Discover the nature of strategy and learn how it leads to the development of manufacturing strategy. Understand the purpose of customer demand forecasting and find out what forecasting methods are suitable for which situations. Explore the nature of planning and learn how to effectively use Gantt charts and the precedence diagram method. Determine how purchasing, production and inventory control, and logistics support a manufacturing operation. Discover the basics of lean manufacturing and see how capacity management converts production plans into concrete products. Learn why manufacturing, industrial, and quality engineering are so essential to any firm. Understand the true meaning of productivity and how to improve it.

In this online course, you will learn how successful organizations effectively use master production scheduling (MPS), production activity control (PAC), material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory management. You'll also discover how the application of Six Sigma, and statistical process control (SPC) increase customer satisfaction, and you'll learn about the elements of a logistics system, including warehousing and receiving..

Self paced classes can start at anytime.

Introduction to Welding

$225

with Daniel Ferden, MSAD #37 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

This welding class covers the basics and is for the do-it-yourself welder. Students learn about the different welding processes (oxy-acetylene, stick, M.I.G. and T.I.G.) and get hands-on experience with those techniques. See how the characteristics of metal change as we weld them, i.e. heat treating. Safety is a priority and students are instructed in safety procedures.  This class will earn you a certificate of completion; please note that this is not an industry recognized certificate, but the instructor will provide information on testing for certifications.  Please bring a welding jacket, welding gloves, and a pair of safety glasses.  You can get a discount at AirGas Supply in Bangor if you mention that you are part of the MSAD #37 Adult Education class.  Please wear appropriate footwear (leather, steel toed) and clothing.  You may also want to bring a water bottle.

You must be age 18 or older to attend this class.





Forgot password?
Staff Log In