Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse. Requirements for this class: no devices are required; just bring yourself.

Register using link below:

https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/identifying-fraud-scams/?instance_id=3650

With online content, we have a constant flow of information as well as misinformation. In this class we will look at ways to determine “real” news from “fake” news and then discover how to find the news & information you want using Blogs, Podcasts, online publications and much more. Requirements for this class: a device connected to high-speed internet access.

Click here to register: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/getting-news-information-online/?instance_id=3654

Is higher education in your family’s future?  Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. Come learn about the aspirational and financial impacts of savings for students of all ages, as well as the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, a tool many families use to prepare for higher education expenses. Join Marie Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get a head start on saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education.

Is higher education in your family’s future?  Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. Come learn about the aspirational and financial impacts of savings for students of all ages, as well as the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, a tool many families use to prepare for higher education expenses. Join Marie Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get a head start on saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education.

This workshop will combine time management techniques with study skills to help a student learn strategies for college success. It will also include a survey of college vocabulary and explain who to go to for help with different issues. Knowing what the Bursar does versus what the financial aid office is responsible for can save you a lot of time and energy!

This class is designed to teach current Facebook account holders how to use Facebook more securely, how to understand all privacy options, and how to change privacy options so the information you share on Facebook is only available to those you wish to see it. Requirements for this class: a device connected to the internet and a Facebook account.

Click here to register: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class_category/using-facebook-securely/?class_type=onsite

Getting started in college is easier than you may think!  UMA Rumford Center and Region 9 Adult Education are partners in your success.  Don’t navigate the waters of college alone! At Region 9 we offer free academic support and preparation to get you moving in the right direction (FMI see the College Transitions section of this brochure).

Roz Hodge, the Student Services Coordinator for UMA’s Rumford Center will be at Region 9 Adult Education on the first Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm to 5:30pm to meet with prospective students.  You can take a class or earn a degree right in Rumford, with multiple ways to complete classes:  100% online, live online in real time, or in person.  In addition to classes, the center is available for studying, tutoring and advising.

Think you have to go into debt to go to college?  Think again. Roz will share with you the many scholarships and programs that are available for students to take a class or complete a degree program with little or no expense!

What’s the catch?  Pre-registration. 

 Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you’ll learn to build and work on your own scholarship application plan. You’ll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process.  Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour workshop as we talk about scholarships. 

This workshop is offered by FAME in partnership with adult education programs across Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot and Washington Counties.

This is live online using ZOOM.