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Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips
with FAME (Finance Authority of Maine), York Adult Education
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
First Aid
with Charissa Kerr, Windham/Raymond Adult Education
The First Aid class includes: medical emergencies, bleeding that you can see, bleeding you cannot see, treating for shock, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes a blend of powerpoint and video, instructor and practical components, and a certificate of completion. Optional workbook is available for $10 (cash please) from instructor at class.
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120-Hour TEFL Certification
with ed 2go, Kittery Adult Education
To register or for details, click this link: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/kae/training-programs/120-hour-tefl-certification/
120-Hour TEFL Certification With an estimated 1.5 billion English language learners around the world, the demand for TEFL certified teachers is sky high. Earn your internationally recognized TEFL certificate in this online course, so you can teach English online, abroad or wherever the need arises. Once qualified, you will be able to confidently walk into a classroom and deliver a lesson to English language learners.
15 iPhone/iPad Vision Accessibility Features
with BoomerTech Adventures with Maine educators Jill Spencer, Chris Toy, and Ed Brazee, Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education
Many people have vision issues. A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this online, self-paced course you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.
A to Z Grant Writing II - Beyond the Basics
with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
Are you ready to continue your journey into the world of grants? You will learn how to create a fundraising plan for all types of grantmakers. In addition, you will explore websites for finding and reviewing corporate, foundation, and government grant funding opportunities and grant application guidelines.
You will go through every aspect of strategic funding research, preparing a fundraising plan, writing an award-winning plan of operation, and creating a project budget without red flags. Then you will journey into the world of grants available for your projects. The excitement will build when you discover just how many funding opportunities are available.
You will see grants for arts and humanities, education, medical, science and agriculture, human services, and corporate foundation grants. You will also explore new grant-writing trends and what to do when you're notified of a grant award or a grant rejection. Don't worry, there's a plan to implement for future grant seeking success if you don't get your project funded.
By the end of the course, you will be prepared to continue tracking future grant-writing and funding trends, bounce back successfully from rejection notices, and manage all of your grant awards proficiently. In addition, you will gain confidence in all areas of grant seeking, grant writing, and grants management (post-award reporting requirements).
For more information please click the link.
A to Z Grant Writing Series
with Dr. Beverly A. Browning, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Academy of Medical Professions (AMP)
with Academy of Medical Professions, RSU16 Adult Education
Careers in Healthcare! Many options are available for attending - including in-person labs, online and self-paced classes. Payment plans are also available! Academy of Medical Professions is a: VA, WIA, Aspire, Career Center, Department of Labor and DHHS approved vendor.
For more information, contact Academy of Medical Professions at 866-516-8274 or visit www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com
(WIOA, Aspire, CareerCenter, Dept of Labor/DHHS approved vendor)
• Dental Assisting w/ RHS Certification
• Clinical Medical Assistant with CCMA
• Medical Coding with CPC-A Certification
• Medical Transcription Certificate Program
• Medical Office Specialist with CMAA & Billing Certification
• Pharmacy Technician Certification w/ PTCB
• Phlebotomy w/ CPT Certification
Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers Certificate
with Sharon DeFonteny and Jodie Trana, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision-making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.
First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.
Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.
CEUs/ILUs: 4.8
Length (in hours): 48
Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.