During these three sessions you will learn basic accounting principles and how to apply them to setting up QuickBooks online for a small business or organization. The design of the course is that you'll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning.For this workshop, you have the option to receive a yearlong subscription to QB online. Upon registration, the survey provided will provide information about this opportunity. This is a live 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) use two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting.  Instructor: Val Landry

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Students enrolled in this certificate program complete a minimum of 130 hours of classroom, laboratory, and clinical training, meeting all state licensing requirements. Upon successful completion of the course and passage of the state competency exam, the student will be eligible to enter the healthcare field as a Certified Nursing Assistant under the direction of a licensed nurse. Class size is limited so applying early is advised. Funding opportunities are available through the Pen Bay Apprentice Program "Earn While You Learn", as well as several other community programs. Prerequisite: high school diploma or equivalent.

*SCHEDULING UPDATE*

We unfortunately cannot accept new registrations in the spring due to staffing changes at Woodfords. Please add yourself to the waitlist to be contacted in the fall when we will hopefully offer this class again. Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your interest!

Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life.

Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders in Maine, as well as their families, depend on children's behavioral health services. And there is a huge need in our area!

A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential. We are thrilled to provide this fantastic ONLINE training and certificate program to our community. You will be equipped to work with children who need services thanks to this program and also prepare yourself for employment with local social service organizations.

Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace. Complete 12 online modules and three live, four-hour sessions, after which you will receive free online training in blood-borne pathogens and certification in child and adult first aid and CPR. Our free remote training program can get you licensed and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours.

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine's OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

The Wilderness First Aid course will give participants background knowledge and hands-on skill practice to recognize and treat a number of injuries and illnesses one might encounter in the outdoors.  This course is geared toward outdoor recreationists and those who live or work in remote locations who would like to become more self-reliant when definitive medical care is an hour or more away.  This course is a 16 hour course that covers patient assessment, first aid skills, rescues, and evacuations in backcountry settings.  Participants will receive instruction and practice skills covered in the course.  As part of the skill instruction, participants will use traditional medical equipment as well as learn how to improvise when traditional equipment is not available.  

Parts of the skills training will be in the woods behind the school, so please dress and have appropriate footwear.

Students who successfully complete the course will earn a 2 year Wilderness First Aid Certification through the Emergency Care and Safety Institute.

This six-week class meets once a week for two and a half hours. Each class includes a new topic designed for family caregivers. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences. Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their plan.

Participants must have a web cam that they will have turned on and their face can be seen during the sessions, all other materials will be mailed directly to them at least 1 week prior to the class.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to attend online classes. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

This six-week class meets once a week for two and a half hours. Each class includes a new topic designed for family caregivers. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences. Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their plan.

The CPR class includes adult, child and infant CPR and choking, how and when to call emergency services, and AED use. The course cost includes the use of the manikins, video, certified instructor, practical components, and a certificate of completion. The video portion has been shortened, and the practical time has been increased to ensure everyone has enough time to gain confidence in their skills. This class is taught to the standards established by the American Heart Association. The workbook is not included in this class. If you would like a workbook, please indicate on your registration form (one workbook covers CPR and first aid). Cost is $10 for the book.

During this session, you will learn how to hide data, split and freeze a window, create ranges, understand the name manager, learn additional functions, copy and paste special, sort data, and learn the power of filters. Some examples of using Microsoft Excel as practical tools including the amortization table, 20 top functions companies want their employees to know, and pivot tables. 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 a live 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) use two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting. Val Landry 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. Instructor: Val Landry