Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is pleased to announce the return of CDL Class A Truck Driver Training. “Adult Ed and Big Rig Shops are excited to bring this training back to the region. There are many regional employers in need to truck drivers. What better way to get your license than through a training program partnering with a local employer that needs drivers?”, states Tina Christophersen, Adult Education Director.  “In the past year or so, I’ve gotten many calls asking about a CDL Class A program and I’m excited to say that it’s back!”  Potential students need to have a CDL permit and be able to pass a DOT drug screen and physical.  The program costs $4,100 and is scheduled to begin this fall.  For more information and to enroll, contact Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education, 207-743-8842 or adulted@msad17.org.

Being able to communicate with other health care professionals and patients in a clear and concise way is critical to receiving and giving appropriate medical care. English Language for Health Care Professionals covers patient and medical terminology for health care workers who struggle in this area of the English Language. Course is FREE.  Preregistration is required.

This Test Preparation class will assist you in your preparation for the Microsoft Office Excel exam. The following skills will be covered: capturing data, calculating data by using advanced formulas, managing data ranges, summarizing and analyzing data, formatting worksheet and chart content, and managing macros and user-defined functions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of both Microsoft Excel Level I and Level II or instructor permission.

Basic computer skills including basic word processing.

Other fees (paid later)

• Lab Fee - $10.00

Learn to use MS Word to create, revise, and save documents for printing, sharing, and later use. This course will cover planning, formatting, editing, and inserting pictures as well as additional capabilities of the software based on student interest. Must have basic computer skills.

Other fees (paid later)

• Lab Fee - $10.00

Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education and Bancroft Contracting Corporation are pleased to announce an exciting new welding training opportunity! Professional Welding students will learn the welding processes used by Bancroft Contracting Corporation and other local employers. If you are interested in learning a skilled trade that is considered to be a high wage/in-demand occupation, register today.  Students will learn how to produce high quality welds and will be tested on those skills at the conclusion of the program.  The test given is used by Bancroft Contracting Corporation to test its entry-level welding job applicants.

This 92-hour long program includes hands on welding instruction, safety training, math for welders, and job-readiness skills training.  Classes are held from 6:00pm-8:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on location at Bancroft Contracting Corporation and on Wednesday evenings at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.  The program begins in early November, 2018. 

Preregistration is required and includes a formal Adult Education student intake and assessment given by Adult Education Student Advising. Cost of the program:  $1,955.00 and includes tuition, test fee, consumables and equipment, student personal protective equipment.  For more information, contact Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education, 207-743-8842 or adulted@msad17.org. 

Substitute teaching is a way to help your community while earning extra money. This workshop provides information about school expectations, teachers’ lesson plans, and assertive discipline. Persons who complete this course successfully may be enrolled as substitute teachers for SAD 17. (College degree preferred but not required.) Must advance register for 1 session.

Substitute teaching is a way to help your community while earning extra money. This workshop provides information about school expectations, teachers’ lesson plans, and assertive discipline. Persons who complete this course successfully may be enrolled as substitute teachers for SAD 17. (College degree preferred but not required.) Must advance register for 1 session.

This Level 1 basic arc welding (stick) course is designed for the hobbyist. Class topics include welding safety, electrode classification, machine setup, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) technique and trouble shooting. Students learn the proper technique for welding fillets using various types of electrodes. Bring safety glasses with sides, long-cuff leather welding gloves, and safety shoes. Diploma credit available.