Discover the graceful and expressive language of sign language and learn to communicate with anyone, anywhere, just by using your hands! With this American Sign Language (ASL) course, you can unlock this rewarding ability and master communicating with Deaf people. Throughout your online sign language training course, you will learn to fingerspell the alphabet, sign colors, numbers, objects, and family members. You will acquire a wide range of useful, everyday vocabulary that will enable you to engage in meaningful conversations with members of the Deaf community. Using video demonstrations, you will understand how to form correct signs and incorporate facial expressions to communicate beautifully in sign language.Explore the history and usage of American Sign Language (ASL) and how to navigate the culture and social customs of the Deaf community. By the end of this sign language course, you will be confident and ready to participate in a conversation using the power of sign language.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS USE THIS LINK:  https://www.ed2go.com/rsu19ae/online-courses/learn-sign-language/ 

The emergence of eCommerce has dramatically reshaped the modern marketplace. Business owners are no longer anchored to a physical store—or stuck paying the overhead costs to operate them. Whether you know exactly what you want to sell or are still fishing around for ideas, this course will guide you through the process of generating product ideas, performing market and audience research, organizing a sourcing process, finding the best eCommerce platform, developing a shipping and fulfillment strategy, and marketing your online store to boost traffic and sales.

Follow this link to register: https://catalog.mindedge.com/rsu19/courses/1988/starting-an-online-store

Looking to improve your digital skills for work? Whether you want to learn new things for your current job or you’re looking to do something completely different, we can help you navigate the digital landscape to find, access, and/or complete your computer goals.

Register to meet with our tech advisor to learn about the free and low cost options to meet your needs.  Our staff will assist you with your individual needs and help you find additional resources.

Some examples of ways that we can help:

• Building basic computer skills for work, school, or to help you manage your child’s computer access.
• Improving skills in online research, protecting personal information online, and adapting to new online tools for shopping, personal care, and financial literacy.
• Online Job Search Skills, including online search techniques and how to apply for jobs online.
• Brushing up on industry standard digital tools and software, like GSuite and Microsoft Office.
• Asking specific questions regarding your individual needs.

Please complete the registration form and RSU 13 Adult and Community Education staff will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

This comprehensive assessment will let you know if you have the computer skills you need to be successful in school, work, and home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either in a class, or in personalized lessons.

CompTIA+TestOut provides computer skills and information technology (IT) certifications and training that can be completed from any location and with any device.

The online learning system uses videos, articles, and interactive simulations where learners can practice and apply their skills for real-world settings and prepares individuals for CompTIA certifications and other IT exams.

Individual lessons are short so students can fit learning into the rest of their lives. Courses can take 20-100 hours to complete and students have an entire calendar year to complete work for credit.

CompTia Certification Topics Include:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• PC Tech Support
• IT Network Management
• Cyber Security
• Server Management
• And More!

Please complete the registration form and RSU 13 Adult and Community Education staff will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLINIC: ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING AND COACHING

Look no further! We're here to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to take control of your business finances.

Personalized Coaching: Get one-on-one support tailored to your business's unique needs with David Nosnik, CPA; a seasoned financial professional with years of experience helping small businesses grow profitably. Gain actionable strategies for efficient accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

When?: You pick the date and You pick a one hour block on Wednesday between 5pm to 8pm. David will be in contact to set this up.

Where? Virtual session (Zoom)

Instructor: David Nosnik, CPA

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Marketing has become vital to the success of an organization in today's competitive world. This course provides an introduction to marketing and marketing planning, and addressing the definition of marketing, the marketing mix (the Four Ps), the strategic importance of marketing, and customer values and satisfaction. The course continues into topics of marketing planning including market research, pricing, distribution, and targeting. Click here to register #MindEdge

At the core of strong leadership is the ability to communicate effectively. But many leaders focus solely on their spoken words while ignoring the impact of their nonverbal cues, including facial expressions, hand gestures, body movements, and eye gaze. By understanding the impact of body language, leaders can learn how to communicate in a way that builds and sustains positive relationships with employees, clients, and business partners. This course will provide leaders with tips for reading body language and using it to exude both strength and warmth. The course also addresses gender stereotypes and cross-cultural body language and explores the role of body language in virtual communication. Click here to register #MindEdge