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Welding - MIG II (Mar 2025)
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Welding - MIG II (Mar 2025)

$355

with Devon Sproul, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Mar 24, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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

$39

with Bethany Mulkern, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Mar 24, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

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
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Welding - TIG

$355

with Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Mar 25, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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

$75

with Eric Dunder, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Mar 27, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn to assemble and disassemble a wood router and use it in a router table and as a handheld tool. If you have your own router, you may bring it.

Orono-How to Start an Ebay/Etsy Business - 4 weeks - In Person

$40

with Irene Dennis, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Apr 2, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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

$200

with Daniel Gill, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
This class is for those with a strong interest in metalworking tools, you will learn safe setup and basic operation of the classic Bridgeport milling machine.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack"Ladd, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

Electronic Soldering

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn soldering, a critical skill for making electronic circuits.





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