WorkReady is a 60-hour, program that develops seven standards associated with soft skills and work readiness. We have partnered with Augusta CareerCenter and the National Retail Foundation to identify and work towards specific workforce pathway components including resume writing, interviewing, and portfolio completion. This class is offered in person with assignments to be completed online. Class meets Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Please call 207-626-2470 to schedule a CASAS assessment and for more information.

NRF Foundation credentials will be earned in Customer Service and Sales; Business of Retail; Warehouse Inventory. Discover the value of quality customer service. Learn to improve your knowledge of different types of customers' needs. Master effective communication skills. Design a sales plan and apply effective upselling strategies. Acquire advanced retail skills.

This online class is self-paced and meets Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Please call our office at 207-626-2470 to schedule a CASAS assessment and for more information.

Two of the great benefits to your Google account are Google Drive and Google Docs. Google Drive is free cloud storage and Google Docs is Google's free alternative to MS Word. In this class you willlearn how to store and manage your files online as well as use the Google Docs platform where youcan create stunning documents.

Requirments: A device that can connect to the interent and an active Gmail account. 

When: May 13th, 20th, 27th

Time: 4:30-5:30 pm

Where: Telstar Adult Education

Did you know that Airbnb hosts earn an average of $13,000 annually? Airbnb listings in Maine reached 20,000 in 2022. Many property owners use short-term rentals as a strategy to supplement their income and afford their own home. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest bedroom or summer camp for short term rental, this is a class not to miss. The instructor, herself an Airbnb owner since 2017, has interviewed many other Airbnb or VRBO owners and put together a packet of good information, tips, and actual stories of events in the life of a short-term landlord. The course will address issues dealing with ordinances, insurance, expectations, fees, safety,guests, communication, neighbors, and more.

Take the Food Manager Certification TEST & REVIEW ONLY!

Dates: MAY 14, 15 & 16th 2 hour REVIEW & TESTING

$80 TEST ONLY 

Call 225-1010 for more information.

MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education along with Dave Roberts, MSAD 52 Food Service Director can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification right here in TURNER!

ServSafe® has become the industry standard in food safety training and provides all employees with accurate and up-to-date information on all aspects of food safety and handling, from receiving and storing food, to food preparing and serving.

Topics include:  

• Preventing cross-contamination

• Cleaning and sanitizing

• Food safety regulations

• Time and temperature control

• Safe food preparation

Dates: MAY 14, 15 & 16th 4-8pm @ The Turner Adult Learning Center

$160 course fee includes textbook & exam.

Call 225-1010 for more information.

This American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED course uses a combination of video, lecture, and guided skill practice to teach participants to respond to cardiac and other health related emergency situations. Topics include basic first aid, response to environmental emergencies, warning signs of heart attack and stroke, CPR including AED training, and foreign object airway obstruction for adults, children, and infants. Certification is valid for two years. Participants should dress in comfortably fitting clothing that allows for movement, as the class includes both desk and floor work. No written test. Instructor: Maria Romano

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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!