Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This one-hour workshop will point you in the right direction. New Ventures Maine's professional staff will cover what to consider when making a career choice and the resources available to help you succeed. Please complete your registration by clicking this link to fill out New Ventures Maine's form. Choose your class from the listing on the page. This will ensure that you get the online meeting link.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone. For more information, visit newventuresmaine.org

**POPULAR CLASS**

Erin is a former teacher of Deaf students in Vermont and loves to share this beautiful language with others. This class is geared towards new and beginner signers.  We will go over some basics of the language,  learn the alphabet and progress to short conversations.

4 Weeks

Wednesdays: May 7-28

Time: 4:15-5:30

Tuition: $50

Spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets help you organize information and create documents like budgets, schedules, and lists. Learn the basics of setting up a spreadsheet and using formulas in this beginner-level class. This class is held at the Bangor Public Library. To register, call 922-6055.

In this one-night training, learn the essentials of recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and effectively beginning emergency treatment.  Participants will learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

Students will need to pick up and review the BLS Provider Manual prior to class so that they are prepared for an open-book test at the end of the training.  

*Upon successful completion, participants will receive an AHA CPR certification & card.

Take your EXCEL skills to the next level. We will learn about tables, charts, data analysis, sorting, formulas and functions as well as pivot tables. 

This course is held on three consecutive Wednesdays, please attend all three.

This class is free for Maine residents, the non-resident fee is $50

Please Register at the link below! You will be redirected to the National Digital Equity Center website.

https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/intermediate-ms-excel/?instance_id=5528

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions. #FAME #nov2024

In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.

#nov2024