The key to a productive workday at home is being prepared for all the technology needs that accompany work-from-home situations. Nothing is worse than a frozen Zoom meeting or a VPN connection issue! This course provides learners with the knowledge, tips, and practices to manage different devices and technologies at home. In addition, it provides practical guidance for purchasing products, contracting for services, and troubleshooting common issues so your day runs smoothly from anywhere in the world.

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Are you, a friend, or a relative feeling overwhelmed by technology? Have you or someone you know avoided it for so long that it now feels daunting? Whether you're too embarrassed to ask for help or heavily relying on others for assistance, this class is designed for you. Our course offers a gentle, step-by-step introduction to the essential technologies that can simplify and enrich your daily life.

Each week, we’ll explore a new topic, starting with the basics and building your confidence as we go. You'll gain a better understanding of how technology works and how you can use it to your advantage.We'll cover a wide range of subjects, including:

- The origins of technology and how networks and Wi-Fi operate

- Introduction to smartphones, tablets, and laptops

- Overview of email, texting, and chatting

- Navigating Roku, Google, YouTube, Facebook, and online calendars

- Understanding voice assistants like Google, Siri, and Alexa

- Using ZOOM, online banking, and shopping on Amazon

- Best practices for passwords, logins, and safe browsing

- Recognizing and avoiding online threats like viruses, phishing, malware, and ransomware

Each session will include a review of the previous week and a look at something new.

No computer is required for this class—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Dates and Time: Tuesdays, Oct 22 - Jan 28, 6-7:30pm (No class over Christmas break)

Instructor: Ed Hiney

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Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great!

As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.

We are excited to connect our community to this wonderful ONLINE training program. The online training will equip you to help children who are receiving Behavior Health services. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.

You will complete 12 online modules then 3 4-hour live sessions, including the new ethics and boundaries training.  Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and virtual First Aid & CPR training if you do not already possess those certifications. The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours. 

Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course may register.

See Blended Learning Curriculum at Woodfords Family Service for more information.

BHP Registration Form

After registering for the BHP program, Woodfords Family Service will send you the information needed to get started.

All Inclusive 14-week program. This program has 2 options: entirely online, or our new live via Zoom class that meets weekly. Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in healthcare today. In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, to preparing for the PTCB exam. You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs. You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up to date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest info on new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures. $2,850. All materials including PTCB National Certification (CPhT) Exam fee. Payment plans available.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS USE THIS LINK: https://academyofmedicalprofessions.com/pharmacy-technician.html 

A project and activity based course, you will get the opportunity to practice with Google Analytics for more advanced learning and skill development.  Your instructor will work with you on implementing  Google Analytics for your own website. You will come away wiith the skills necessary for employing this most useful tool. 

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A recent study conducted by the American Management Association (AMA) revealed that the average manager spends more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a conflict situation. This study also identified that out of twenty-five management skills, conflict management was the only one positively correlated to higher earnings and promotion.  

Discover a workable conflict management model, discuss case studies in conflict management, and then take away successful conflict management strategies to apply in your workplace.

Have you ever wondered how do I get to that next level in my career?  What does it take?  This course will help you identify those skills that all great leaders possess, while learning new skills that will help take you to the next level.  Whether you are leading a department or a organization you will gain the knowledge you need to be successful.  Learn how to incorporate a developed image and communication skills that will rocket you to that next level.

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Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email, and testing email copy.  Then find out how to analyze your email response rates, including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates.  Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Get a basic introduction to email promotions. If you are advanced, your instructor is an email expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. 

For more information or to register please click the link.