Learn how a laser cutter works, what materials can be cut with it, and how it can expand your making skills and engrave your artwork.

Join Dr. Doug Laliberte and other local dental professionals (many of which are members of the Midcoast Dental Society) for a 10-week accelerated Dental Assisting course. This all 'in-person' training includes 70+ hours of both classroom and clinical. Designed to teach you all aspects of dental assisting in multiple dental settings, this course will also provide you with the skills to market yourself in a competitive field and will open doors to employment opportunities. All textbooks and exam preparation materials fees for the DANB RHS exam are covered in the class pricing (retests are offered at an additional course fee, however). As part of this course, you will also receive both OSHA and CPR/First Aid certification at no extra charge. There are funding opportunities available for eligible students. Pre-requisite: High School diploma or equivalent.To register, please call the Adult Education Director at 596-7752, ext 104

Learn soldering, a critical skill for making electronic circuits.

Are you ready to find more customers and grow your business? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to quickly generate, test, and implement innovative ideas that address your unique business challenges. Ensuring you stay ahead in today's competitive market, you’ll learn proven strategies that help successful businesses thrive and avoid the pitfalls that cause 42% of small businesses to fail because they solve the wrong problem for their customers. 

Session 1 kicks off with a case study where you’ll solve a real-world challenge for a small business. Through an interactive and participatory, step-by-step process you’ll learn how to apply it to your own business.

In Session 2 the focus is on your business, guiding you to uncover new ways to attract customers, increase loyalty, and stand out from the competition. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, you’ll leave with practical, no-nonsense strategies you can start using right away to grow your business and avoid common mistakes. 

Instructor: Justine Bassett, MS

Justine Bassett is an experienced leader who helps businesses and organizations advance their goals with a mix of strategy, creativity, and design. She has led innovative transformations in multiple organizations such as the University of New England (UNE) and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Her business experience includes international work for large companies including MCI, Motorola and Bath Iron Works and has been a business leader at multiple small businesses and start-ups. Her business, Dynamic Foresight, provides business and strategy consulting and training to business leaders and organizations. Her work has been profiled in the Boston Globe, Downeast Magazine and Maine Magazine. In 2022, she was honored as one of Maine Magazine's “Mainers of the Year.”

Master Plumber Mike Kee demonstrates how plumbing works in a home, discusses preventative maintenance, and shows you how to tackle common problems and make simple repairs. He will reveal how to install or fix faucets, repair a toilet, clear drain clogs, sweat a pipe, determine what type of piping and fittings to use for specific projects, and when to call a professional. The class will also cover student questions and topics.