This course uses Quickbooks accounting software in an office environment. Areas covered include setting up an accounting system, accounts receivable and payable, reconciliation, adjusting journal entries, and financial statement generation.

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or instructor approval

Need assistance paying for this course? Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org to request a scholarship application form.

The deadline to register for this class is April 12.

This course will go over marketing practices for businesses that are just starting out or struggling to gain business. This is a hands-on course where you will be creating online profiles and crafting a marketing plan for your business. Please bring a laptop and/or pen and paper and your phone. 

What Will Be Covered - The Three Levels Of Marketing And What They Are For

Who Are You And What Are you Selling?

Who Are your Customers?

Where To Put Yourself Online

What Is Your Homebase And Where Can Your Customers Find You?

Online Searches - Why They Matter And What They Really Mean For You

Social Media - Should You? Shouldn’t You? (You Should)

SEO - Why Does It Matter And Should You Spend MoneyReviews - Why Do They Matter? (It’s More Important Than You Think)

Digital Advertising - Does It Make Sense For Your Business? If So, Where To Get The Best Bang For Your BuckCommunity Involvement Opportunities And Why They Matter

Americorps is a program whereby citizens can Make A Difference in their community! Enroll to lend your energy and ability to advance a well-thought-out project and program. Members receive a stipend, fully paid health insurance (full time) and an education awared that can be applied to any post-secondary school’s tuition/fees. Members are full or part time and there are many opportunities available in our area! Choose one of our upcoming informational sessions to find out all the details!

This Intuit-approved course is a live, instructor-led advanced course using Windows OS and is suitable for experienced QuickBooks users. It is a Microsoft Office Suite course using official course material and will cover advanced features in QuickBooks. Prerequisite: QuickBooks Basics/Intermediate course or instructor’s permission.This course provides the MOS certification pathway (no expiration) for interested students, and students may elect to take the official exam when ready. Call the Adult Ed office for separate purchase details of the required printed textbook/eBook which accompanies this course (same materials from QuickBooks Basics & Intermediate course.) PLEASE NOTE: In class, students will use MCST provided laptops, but all students will need Windows OS operating computers at home in order to do homework assignments. If you have not previously taken a QuickBooks course at MCST please be sure to complete the 2-part form at this link before the first class.

After taking this Zoom workshop, you’ll be able to determine if being a business owner is right for you. We’ll go over business planning, market research, and what it takes to get started, including licensing, operational, and legal considerations. We do this in a WHAT NOT TO DO format that highlights some of the common mistakes new business owners make. 

All registered participants will be sent a link to join this Zoom class. 

Peter Harriman has been working for nearly 8 years with the Maine Small Business Development Center. The Small Business Development Center is a free, confidential business advising service found in every state. These services are for new and existing businesses alike and can range from business planning, financial projections, human resources, tax strategies and more. In his 8 years, Peter Harriman has helped over 1,300 clients access over $14 Million in funding to help start over 98 businesses in Maine. The course, Starting a Business, will go through the fundamental questions and motivations Peter has learned over the years that help business owners understand how, when and why to start a new business.

APRIL 26 8:30am-4:30pm BHP IN PERSON LIVE DAY!

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) makes an impact on a child while helping them learn to grow and develop. This BLENDED training program (online modules and a live, instructor-led, virtual session) will equip you with ways to help children who are in need of services and will also prepare you for employment through local social services agencies.

Work at your own pace completing 12 online modules prior to attending the live sessions, including the new ethics and boundaries training. Once the modules and live sessions are completed, you will receive links to bloodborne pathogen training and Child and Adult First Aid & CPR training. The entire program requirements will take about 45 hours to complete. Individuals must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent to register.

MSAD 52 & Woodfords are partnering to offer this course.

FIND MORE DATES ONLINE @ www.msad52.maineadulted.org

Please call 225-1010 or email Tricia tricia.sawyer@msad52.org for more information!

PLEASE NOTE: Virtual BHP Live Day

The following is required to enroll in a Virtual BHP Live Day session: a computer with audio (a headset/earbuds recommended) strong internet connection, Adobe Connect - a link and instructions will be emailed one week prior to class.

CRMAs are in high demand!

Receive standardized training for professionals working in state-certified residential care homes. State of Maine regulations, standard residential facility policies, and basic anatomy and physiology are covered. Discuss medications, safe administration procedures, practice taking vital signs, transcribing physician orders, and documenting procedures on the Medication Administration Record per Maine’s regulations governing residential facilities. In addition, students must complete a Clinical Medication Administration of three medication passes for three different residents with 100% accuracy. Full certification and medication pass awarded on successful completion with 40 hours of attendance, no exceptions. Participants must be 18 or older. No high school credential or background check required. Tuition includes fee for handbook. Course fee is nonrefundable. Payment plans available for qualified applicants.

For questions about the program, please email the instructor at jennifercourtois@myfairpoint.net

Required: Proof of registration, a yellow highlighter, a 1.5-inch 3-ring binder. $100 fee for medication pass payable to the instructor at your scheduled test.

Note: CASAS assessment testing is highly recommended. Please call our Saco Learning Center at 207-282-3846 or learningcenter@rsu23.org to set up a testing appointment.

Jennifer Courtois, RN, has 40 years of nursing experience in hospital, home health, diabetes & community education, and 10+ years teaching CNA, PSS & CRMA in both the classroom & clinical areas. In addition, she works as a consultant for an assisted living facility and as a full-time nurse educator.

When emotions run high and conflict looms, a positive outcome is critical. A certificate in dispute resolution from CLS by BARBRI provides practical training in mediation, negotiation, and arbitration techniques. Our intensive ADR certificate course focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options to take the mystery out of U.S. settlement processes and address methods for reaching reasonable solutions. Successful graduates of this non-credit course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.