Alice Haiss of Skowhegan worked as an adult education teacher for many years as part of the Somerset County Basic Skills Program.  She was a literacy, basic skills, GED Preparation and English as a Second Language teacher at the program's Learning Center.  She also taught GED Preparation, basic and life skills at the Somerset County Jail for years.  During that period, she took part in a federal grant project called the Esteem Machine that combined the teaching of life skills with academic skills.

Haiss also worked for Educational Skills, Inc., where she facilitated Project Resiliency, and intervention program to prevent female juvenile offenders from being incarcerated at a youth correctional center.  The program focused on the development of problem solving, communication, team-building, and self-esteem building.

This scholarship will benefit any adult education learners who are pursuing education or training in high demand, high skill, or high wage occupations.

Awards will be announced yearly at the Adult Education Graduation in June.

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START ANYTIME!  Going to college or training can improve your chances of getting a better paying job to increase the quality of life for yourself and your family. For high school graduates who plan to enter college or training programs, we can help you meet pre-requisites and brush up on specific skills to increase your confidence! $50. Free to unemployed residents. 

We also have access to free programming designed to help you in a broader sense with a more in-depth college transition experience. Call for more details. 

Instruction is based on State Laws, Industry Regulations and Equipment Maintenance required for licensing. State of Maine standards for classroom and driving instruction are adhered to during the course. Students spend a good part of their instructional time operating trucks through a combination of on the range practice and road time. There will be a pre-employment drug test, and DOT physical (included with tuition costs). For more information or to enroll, please contact PVAEC Academic Coordinator, Eve Salley at 207-341-5370 (call or text) or email esalley@pvaec.org. Start Date: Spring 2024 TBA

This is an online course. Click to register.

Learn how to transcribe the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This course contains grammar review, as well as important clinical knowledge of major disease processes that are essential to enhancing your skills as a medical documentation specialist.

This is a 6 week class - Start dates are September 11 or October 16.

This is an aysychronous, online class.

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business. Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class will take you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed to get your show online. Come to class with your idea and end with your show online for all to hear.

ONE MONTH COURSE - Next starting date is September 3, 2024

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6

We are a group of woodturning enthusiasts who love all things about the art of woodturning. Our Monthly meetings demonstrate woodturning, and or embellishing (carving, painting or pyrography). We are a group with various skill levels - from the beginner to professional. Our intent is to foster the advancement and education of woodturning through demonstrations. If you are looking to turn wood and need help in organizing how to go about it please come to a meeting, we are here to share our knowledge.

Location: 129 Seamon Rd, Farmington, ME. Mt Blue High School Woodshop

Dates are Oct 9, Nov 6 and Dec 11