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Welding - MIG II (Mar 2025)
with Devon Sproul, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
This 36-hour course is for students with prior MIG welding experience, and students who have previously taken the MIG I course. The course will cover advanced machine setup, advanced weld joint setup, and multi-pass welding in hard wire and flux core MIG. Safety is covered in the first two sessions. Upon course completion students are eligible for employment through several area businesses. Students provide their own safety glasses, welding gloves, and reinforced-toe footwear. Please be sure to complete the 2-part form at this link and return it to MCST to complete your registration.
Becoming a Notary Public
with Bethany Mulkern, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
The main responsibility of a notary is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents and, in Maine, to perform marriage ceremonies. Study the office's history as well as its responsibilities, qualifications and record-keeping requirements. You must live in ME or be a NH resident regularly employed or with a business/trade in Maine. Leave with the test completed and a plan in place for turning in your paperwork. A notary license is $50 and valid for seven years.
Bethany Mulkern has been a notary public since May 2019 and has performed various notarial duties, including weddings. As a result, she is well-versed in all aspects of the role of a notary public and has a great deal of enthusiasm about the subject matter, which she's excited to share with her students!
Welding - TIG
with Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education
This 36-hour course is for students with some training in either MIG or STICK welding. TIG (GTAW) is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and light metals. It is the most difficult of all types of welding, but can give clean, strong, x-ray quality welds when mastered. Students will learn proper techniques for flat fillet welding with carbon steel using the GTAW process. Safety is covered in the first two sessions. Students provide their own safety glasses, welding gloves, and reinforced-toe footwear. Please fill out the 2 part form and return it to MCST to complete your registration.To register for this class, please call the Adult Education Director at 596-7752, ext 104.
Intro to Wood Router
with Eric Dunder, Portland Adult Education
Orono-How to Start an Ebay/Etsy Business - 4 weeks - In Person
with Irene Dennis, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership
How to Start an Ebay/Etsy Business - 4 weeks - In Person
Have you ever wanted to sell items on Ebay or Etsy, but just didn’t know how to get started? Now you can learn, in person, from an experienced seller! Get the inside scoop on topics like sourcing inventory, pricing, shipping and more. You will get hands-on experience so you can get the feel of doing it yourself. Having your own online “store” can be a great second income – find out if it’s right for you! Requires a basic understanding of computer use.
What you will need for this class:
A notebook and/or folder with pockets
Your laptop, Ipad or phone
Instructor: Irene Dennis
Date: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 30 (No class April 23)
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Cost: $40
Intro to Bridgeport Milling Machine
with Daniel Gill, Portland Adult Education
Intro to Woodshop
with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack"Ladd, Portland Adult Education
Electronic Soldering
with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education
Learn soldering, a critical skill for making electronic circuits.