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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.  Create a cover letter that speaks to your strengths and shows why you're the righ candidate to hire! 

After your initial workshops, we provide follow up assistance as needed by appointment.  

For more information and to schedule an appointment , please call us at: 207-422-4794.  You can meet day or evening.

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 to attend the course.

Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. He has enjoyed helping many buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Bob has been an instructor at Husson University for more than 20 years, teaching numerous business courses.

This class is designed to help professionals improve their English skills for career success. Lessons will be practical and rely on student participation. Students will have the opportunity to practice key business skills such as emails, phone calls, presentations, networking and more. Students signing up for this course are recommended to be at the upper intermediate level and above. If you are at a lower level and are interested in the course, please reach out to the teacher to arrange individual tutoring.

This class has in-person, remote, and hybrid options

Unlock a rewarding career in healthcare with our comprehensive Phlebotomy Training Program. This course is designed for individuals interested in mastering the essential skills required for drawing blood and performing laboratory procedures.

Gain hands-on experience with evacuated tube systems, syringe transfer devices, and capillary collection systems. Learn the significance of tube additives and the correct order of draw to ensure specimen integrity.

Foundational Skills

Anatomy and Physiology

Blood Collection Techniques

Understand the critical importance of accurate patient and specimen identification, along with infection prevention practices essential for patient safety.

Explore the circulatory system and blood composition, along with common laboratory tests associated with various body systems.

Throughout the program, students will gain in-depth knowledge of anatomy, venipuncture techniques, and safety protocols, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Hands-on training will be emphasized, providing students with real-world experience in various phlebotomy methods, equipment handling, and specimen collection. By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to take on roles in hospitals, clinics, blood donation centers, and laboratories, with a strong understanding of ethical practices and patient interactions. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be prepared to sit for the NHA national certification exam.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to phlebotomy.
• Master the techniques for safe and effective blood collection.
• Develop skills in patient communication and care.
• Learn about infection control and safety protocols in the laboratory setting.
• Sit for the NHA National Certification Exam

Join us and take your first step towards a fulfilling career in healthcare!

Financial assistance may be available to qualifying students!

FMI or to sign up, contact Eve Salley at 207-341-5370 (call or text) or email esalley@pvaec.org.

Power Query allows you to import and shape data.  It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data.  

Power Pivot allows data modeling and calculations.  It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. 

Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool.  It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. This is an online class using ZOOM. 

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. 

You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions.  There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting. 

Val is a lifelong business educator and academic advisor focused on helping enrich and enhance students' educational and life purposes. He is experienced in college management and, as an adult educator, having taught at the Mid-State College and Kennebec Valley Community College. His teaching experience covers over 45 years in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops. 

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.

These advanced topics build upon the nationally acclaimed Paralegal Certificate Course© offered by over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. These classes are available to students who wish to extensively build upon their knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law. Your study and concentration on substantively specific materials will enable you to gain a strong competitive edge over other paralegals. The additional training gained through participation in these advanced classes will embellish your legal knowledge and skills, which in turn should increase your salary and marketability.

*Those who complete at least six advanced topics will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Completing both the Core Requirements and the Advanced Requirements of the Paralegal Certificate Program provides comprehensive training and skills that should enable graduates to work in the quickly growing paralegal profession. The two parts in combination have been designed to meet the requirements of the California Business and Professional Code §6450, legislation that took effect in California on 1/1/01.

Books Approximate Cost: $200 + topics

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.

Become a mediator.  Review the growth and applications of settlement options in the United States.  Learn both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options.  Mediation is geared for all professionals who are focused on "interest-based bargaining."  Take the mystery out of settlement processes, focus on reaching reasonable solutions for government, business, and personal disputes, and divorce settlement mediation.

Books Approximate Cost: $225

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org