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How to Write a Great Resume: 1-on-1
with Tim Sheehan, York Adult Education
Whether you have never written a resume, or just need to update one, this course will teach you the best ways to present your experience, skills, and career goals. In this challenging employment market, your resume must reflect your skills in a way that will ensure that you will be contacted for an interview. By Appointment. #1on1 Instructor: Kate Points
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Dual Enrollment: Learn More While Saving $$$
with Lisa Robertson, YCCC Staff, and Community Panel, York Adult Education
High School juniors and seniors can take up to 8 classes (24 credits) for FREE at the University of Maine and Maine Community College System. High school juniors, seniors, and parents are invited to join the discussion to learn more about Maine’s Early College Opportunities, CLEP, and other ways to earn credit for college, while saving thousands of dollars! The benefit is not just in the monetary savings; save time, learn skills to prepare for success in college, and gain the confidence to reach for your dreams! Watch the Recorded Webcast.
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English Language Beginner AM
with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education
English Language learners who want to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. Students must make a registration appointment by calling 207-363-7922, or emailing horr@yorkschools.org AM Beginner 9-10:30am, AM Intermediate/Advanced 10-11:30am, Tuess and Thurs PM Beginner 6-7:30pm, PM Intermediate/Advanced 7-8:30pm, Mons and Weds Instructor: Joan Halloway
Individualized Career Counseling
with York Adult Education
Looking for guidance in order to find your path to a career? Planning a career change? We can help! Discuss career goals, create a personal mission and vision statement, practice interview techniques, improve your online presence, and/or choose new online job search sites. By Appointment.
English Language Intermediate AM
with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education
English Language learners who want to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, will work on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and conversation. Students must make a registration appointment by calling 207-363-7922, or emailing horr@yorkschools.org AM Beginner 9-10:30am, AM Intermediate/Advanced 10-11:30am, Tuess and Thurs PM Beginner 6-7:30pm, PM Intermediate/Advanced 7-8:30pm, Mons and Weds Instructor: Joan Halloway
Rolling Admission
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HiSET Social Studies (GED)
with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education
You don't have to be a history expert to pass the HiSET Social Studies test. Our classes helps you build knowledge around these key areas for the Social Studies test: History, Civics/Government, Economics, and Geography.
Using in class discussion, reading materials, videos, cartoons, graphs, and online options, you'll cover the material for the HiSET Social Studies test.
You will review, learn, and discover new information and ways people have engaged in their communities through the generations.
All of our HiSET classes also include test taking strategies to help you relieve any test anxiety and build confidence in your test taking skills.
A few more details about the HiSET Social Studies test:
The test is 70 minutes with 60 multiple choice questions.
You can take the test on the computer or on paper.
You can take the test up to three times in one calendar year.
There is no cost for taking the HiSET tests in Maine if you are a Maine resident.
Reading Fundamentals
with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education
This course is designed to build essential reading skills, focusing on the core components of phonics, sight vocabulary, and fluency. Recognizing the challenges many students face with reading multisyllabic words, the curriculum also includes targeted instruction on spelling, affixes, and root words. Students will receive comprehensive support to enhance their ability to decode and understand complex words, paving the way for improved reading proficiency and confidence. Students must make a registration appointment by calling 207-363-7922, or emailing horr@yorkschools.org
Rolling Admission
College Prep English
with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education
Want to feel more prepared for college level classes? Need to pass the Accuplacer, ASVAB, or apprenticeship tests? We help develop your reading and writing skills to pass that test or write that paper! Call to register at 207.363.7922 or email horr@yorkschools.org. Rolling Admission. Instructor: Joan Holloway