Statewide Training Schedules
All Services Are Free
Registration for all Training Sessions Required
Upcoming Training
Augusta
Getting Ready for the "Big Shows"
If you are interested in moving beyond Maine's boundaries and are ready to take the step of applying for larger juried shows, this presentation will cover the things you need to prepare, the jury process and what to expect when you get there. Artists, artisans, and creative economy entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call Wendy Rose at 621-3436 or 1-800-442-2029 or email her at wkrose@maine.edu.
Tuesday: May 20, 2008: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
UMA/TBA
Capturing Images for Marketing Materials
This is an introduction to digital photography, digital file manipulation, and portfolio development. Artists, artisans, and creative economy entrepreneurs are especially encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Wendy Rose at 621-3436 or 1-800-442-2092 or email her at wkrose@maine.edu.
Tuesday: June 03, 2008: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Campus Center, UMA
Job Seekers Workshop
Could you use a boost in your job search? Learn about strategies and resources to find a job, including using the internet and networking. Share resume and interview tips. Create your own job search plan. One session. Pre-registration is required.
Call Jean Dempster at 621-3434 or email dempster@maine.edu for more information and registration.
Wednesday: June 04, 2008: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
UMA Campus Center, Augusta
Creating Your Future - Summer Session
Learn and earn your way to success! Do you want to plan for the future and not just your next job? In this workshop you will explore your values and interests, uncover your transferable skills, look at ways your job affects your personal finances, and find out what new skills, education, or training you may need to fulfill your life plan. Eight sessions. Pre-registration is required.
Call Jean Dempster at 621-3434 or email dempster@maine.edu for more information and registration.
Monday: June 09, 2008 - July 28, 2008: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
UMA Campus Center, Augusta
Creating Your Future
Do you want to plan for the future and not just for your next job? During this 9 session workshop you will explore your values and interests, identify your transferable skills, investigate viable career fields, look at ways your job choice affects your personal finances, and find out what new skills, education, or training you may need to fulfill your lifelong learning plan.
For more information, or to register, call 262-7840, or 1-800-442-2092.
Wednesday: April 02, 2008 - June 04, 2008: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
216 Texas Avenue, Acadia Hall, Bangor
Networking/Support for Small Businesses
Providing networking and technical assistance monthly for New Ventures graduates and other microenterprise participants. Ongoing, meeting monthly.
For more information, call Jane Searles, 262-7843, 1-800-442-2092, or email searles@maine.edu.
Monday: May 05, 2008 - July 01, 2009: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
216 Texas Avenue, Acadia Hall, Bangor
Creating Your Future
Learn and earn your way to success! Do you want to plan for the future and not just your next job? In this workshop you will explore your values and interests, uncover your transferable skills, look at ways your job affects your personal finances, and find out what new skills, education, or training you may need to fulfill your life plan. Ten sessions. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, or to pre-register, please contact Shelley Taylor at 386-1664 or shelley.taylor@maine.edu
Thursday: March 20, 2008 - May 22, 2008: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
University College Bath/Brunswick, 9 Park St., Bath
Introduction to Self Employment
This introductory workshop will walk you through the pros and cons of owning your own business, step by step getting started, the major elements of a business plan, the many resources available and help you to decide whether self employment is the right choice for you!
Contact Eola Ball for a reservation
Bath - 386-1664
Rockland - 596-2616
email - eola.ball@maine.edu
Tuesday: May 13, 2008: 9:30 to 12:30
University Center, 9 Park Street, Bath
Yes, You Can Budget!
Do you have more bills than money left over at the end of the month? It might be time to try a budget! Join this workshop to identify needs from wants, learn to track expenses, develop a spending plan and share money saving tips.
Please contact Shelley Taylor to register or FMI, 386-1664.
Monday: July 14, 2008: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
University College at Bath/Brunswick, 9 Park St., Bath
Self-Esteem 101
In this supportive workshop we will explore useful tools to take responsibility for and raise our self-esteem. Become more confident and improve your relationships at home, school and work.
Please contact Shelley Taylor to register or FMI, 386-1664.
Thursday: August 07, 2008: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
University College Bath/Brunswick, 9 Park St., Bath
RELAX - Managing Our Stress
Starting a new journey in life can be stressful. Join this workshop to identify personal stressors, determine how stress affects you physically or emotionally, and explore techniques for stress reduction.
Please contact Shelley Taylor to register or FMI, 386-1664.
Thursday: August 21, 2008: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
University College Bath/Brunswick, 9 Park St., Bath
Introduction to Self-Employment
This introductory workshop will walk you through the pros and cons of owning your own business, show you how to get started step by step, point out the major elements of a business plan, introduce the many resources available in Waldo County, and help you decide whether self-employment is the right choice for you.
Pre-registration is required. To register please call 1-800-442-2092 or email Jean Dempster at dempster@maine.edu.
Wednesday: June 04, 2008: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
118 High St., #3 (across from the Coop)
Making the Most of Your Job Skills
Job Search: Looking for full-time work can be a full-time job. Learn about some of the tools that can help you in conducting an efficient and productive job search.
Resume Writing: Explore the basics of writing effective résumés and cover letters and learn what can make your résumé stand out.
Ace That Interview!: Learn how to prepare yourself for a successful job interview and to promote the qualifications you have that directly match what the employer needs.
Will be held at Wilton CareerCenter 9:00-11:00 am
Job Search: Jan. 11, March 14 & May 16
Resume Writing: Jan. 18, March 21 & May 23
Ace that Interview: Jan. 25, March 28 & May 30
Pre-registration is required.
Please call: 207-778-2757 for more information and to register
Friday: January 11, 2008 - May 30, 2008:
Wilton CareerCenter, Wilton
Financing Your Future
Are you ready to become more comfortable and confident with money? In this class you will explore your attitudes and beliefs about money, look at your current financial situation, create a savings plan and discuss wise use of credit. You will learn money management tools and budgeting ideas to help you meet your personal financial goals.
Class Dates are: April 3, 17, May 1, 15, 29 at 5:30-8:30 PM
Pre-registration is required.
Please call: 207-778-2757 to register or for more info.
Thursday: April 03, 2008 - May 29, 2008: Bi-Weekly
Farmington Center
Moving Through Fear
Do you have fears that are keeping you from making decisions, going to school or work, pursuing after your dreams, etc? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it. Learn skills that will help you let go of the fears that keep you stuck and create positive changes in your life.
Classes are: June 4, 11, 18, 25 at 6:00-8:00 PM
Pre-registration is required.
Please call: 207-778-2757 for more information and to register
Wednesday: June 04, 2008 - June 25, 2008:
Farmington Center
New Ventures ™
A twelve-week course which covers in depth such topics as your customer, your competition, marketing, record keeping, taxes, legal aspects, financing your business, and much more. At the end of 12 weeks you will have a written
business plan. This course qualifies for 3 UMA credits, with a small processing fee.
The orientation is April 3, 2008 9:00-12:00 noon
Interviews with each candidate will be held after the orientation.
Classes are at 9:00-2:30 pm : April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19
Pre-registration is required. For an application, please call.
The application deadline is March 27, class size is limited to 15.
Please call: 207-753-6505 for information and to register.
Thursday: April 03, 2008 - June 19, 2008:
USM Lewiston / Auburn College, Learningworks
Financing Your Future
Are you ready to become more comfortable and confident with money? In this class you will explore your attitudes and beliefs about money, look at your current financial situation, create a savings plan and discuss wise use of credit. You will learn money management tools and budgeting ideas to help you meet your personal financial goals.
Classes are: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 at 5:30-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required
Please call: 207-753-6612 for more information or to register
Tuesday: April 22, 2008 - May 20, 2008:
USM Lewiston / Auburn College, Learningworks
Moving Through Fear
Do you have fears that are keeping you from making decisions, going to school or work, pursuing your dreams, etc.? Learn skills that will help you let go of the fears that keep you stuck and create positive changes in your personal and work life.
Classes are: June 5, 12, 26 at 5:30-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required
Please call: 207-753-6612 for more information and to register
Thursday: June 05, 2008 - June 26, 2008:
USM Lewiston / Auburn College, Learningworks
New Ventures ™
New Ventures is a 12 week business planning course which covers, in depth, topics such as your customer, your competition, marketing, financial record keeping, taxes, legal aspects, financing, and much more. At the end of 12 weeks, you will have a written business plan. The course qualifies for 3 UMA credits, with a small processing fee. Class size is limited to 15.
You must complete an application, come to an orientation, have an interview and be accepted into the class.
Applications due February 15
Orientation: February 21 from 9:30 - 12:00
Interviews by appointment: February 21, 22, 23.
Class: February 28 - May 21
To request an application
Contact Eola Ball
Rockland 596-2616 or toll free 1-877-421-7916 Extension 62616#
Bath 386-1664
eola.ball@maine.edu
Thursday: February 21, 2008 - May 21, 2008: 9:30 to 3:30
Career Center, 91 Camden Street, Rockland
Career Exploration: Paying The Bills and Feeding The Soul
This workshop will help you develop a career plan that will meets your financial and personal needs. You will identify your values, skills, interests, and experiences and connect them to a satisfying career. You will explore career options in the region and learn about training and education to meet your goals. Through activities, discussion, and information-gathering, you will develop a career plan with steps to make it a reality.
The workshop is designed for women and men from all backgrounds who need to get into the workforce or want to make a career change. There are no income or educational requirements.
Registration by 4/18 is required. To register or for more information, contact Linda Buckmaster at 596-2615.
Wednesday: April 23, 2008 - May 14, 2008: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Rockland CareerCenter, 91 Camden St., 2nd floor
Introduction to Self Employment
This introductory workshop will walk you through the pros and cons of owning your own business, step by step getting started, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available. This class will help you to decide whether self employment is the right choice for you!
Contact Eola Ball for a reservation
Rockland - 596-2616
Bath - 386-1664
email - eola.ball@maine.edu
Wednesday: May 21, 2008: 9:30 to 12:30
Assertiveness/Enhancing Workplace Communications
This 4 session workshop is for anyone seeking professional development in workplace communication applications. Learn how to express your needs, wants, and opinions, enhance your interactions with others at work or in your business and how to solve problems through the art of negotiation.
For more information and to register call Ruth Graves at 286-1722.
Monday, Wednesday: June 02, 2008 - June 11, 2008: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
University College, 110 Main St, Saco
Building Self-Esteem and Confidence
This supportive workshop will give you the tools to feel better about yourself, learn new skills, and take responsibility for raising your self-esteem. Become more confident and improve your relationships at home and at work. Three sessions. Please call 474-0788 for more information and to register.
Tuesday: April 29, 2008 - May 13, 2008: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
143 Madison Ave. Skowhegan
South Paris- One-on-One Assistance
One-on-One Assistance is available. Other ongoing services include needs assessments, information and referral to other resources, individual assistance with career development, job search and planning for self sufficiency.
Microenterprise Development- Business plan development, start-up support and coaching, access to credit through a micro-loan program, and links to ongoing technical support.
Elaine Dunton- Coordinator available
Please Call to set-up an appointment: 207-753-6622
Shirley Hamilton- Microenterprise Trainer available
Please Call to set-up an appointment: 207-753-6505
To Be Determined: April 25, 2008 - December 31, 2008:
Western Maine University & Community College, South Paris
Moving Through Fear Workshop
Do you have fears that are keeping you from making decisions, going to school or work, pursuing your dreams, etc.? Learn skills that will help you let go of the fears that keep you stuck and create positive changes in you life.
Classes are: June 3, 10, 17, 24 at 6:00-8:00 pm
Pre-registration is required.
Please call: 753-6622 for more information and to register
Tuesday: June 03, 2008 - June 24, 2008:
Western Maine University & Community College, South Paris
Financing Your Future
Are you ready to become more comfortable and confident with money? In this workshop you will explore your attitudes and beliefs about money, look at your current financial situation, create a savings plan and discuss wise use of credit. You will learn money management tools and budgeting ideas to help you meet your personal financial goals.
The class meets one of the requirements for the Family Development Account (FDA) matched savings account.
For more information about FDAs call Women, Work, and Community at 799-5025.
To register for the class, call 799-5025.
Class size is limited. Preference will be given to Barber Foods employees.
Thursday: May 01, 2008 - May 29, 2008: 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Barber Foods
NEW!!! Return $mart
Want to get the best salary for yourself?
The WAGE project has been helping women to understand their worth as employees as well as how to navigate the salary negotiation process.
Annie Houle, National Director of Campus and Community Initiatives for the WAGE Project will lead this two-session workshop for women returning to the workforce and adult career changers. Come learn how to calculate your value in your chosen career and how to get what you are worth. Both sessions are required.
Please pre-register soon. Space is limited!
For more information, or to register, call 799-5025.
Tuesday: May 13, 2008 - May 20, 2008: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
175 Main Street, South Portland
Understanding Credit
Do you understand what credit is? Do you know the impact of credit on your financial status? What about your credit score?
Learn how to establish and maintain good credit, why good credit is important even if you are not applying for a loan, and how credit scoring works.
Register before it fills
Limit: 15
Priority given to CORE and Family Literacy participants and SAD#6 and Gorham residents.
To register or to find out more call:
Bonny Eagle @ 929-9185 or
Gorham Adult Ed @ 222-1095
Wednesday: May 28, 2008: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gorham Center for Volunteers and Community Education
Introduction to FDA Matched Savings Program
Learn about matched savings accounts that can help you to buy a home, to further your education, get job training, or to start or grow your own business. Qualified individuals may apply to open a Family Development Account, so that every dollar saved can be matched by two dollars from public and private investors.
Pre-registration is required.
Please call: 207-799-5025 for more information and to register.
Tuesday: June 03, 2008: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
175 Main Street, South Portland
Repairing Your Credit
Want to improve your credit?
Understand what your credit history is and why it is important; know how poor credit can prevent you from doing certain things; learn what information on a credit report is seen as negative; get some strategies for improving your credit.
Register before it fills
Limit: 15
Priority given to CORE and Family Literacy participants and SAD#6 and Gorham residents.
To register or to find out more call:
Bonny Eagle @ 929-9185 or
Gorham Adult Ed @ 222-1095
Wednesday: June 04, 2008: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gorham Center for Volunteers and Community Education
Creative Enterprise Workshop Series
If you are thinking of starting a business in the creative economy, this five-session workshop will answer questions, discuss pros and cons of being an entrepreneur, and help you start a business plan and will include Creating a Dynamic Brochure, Capturing Excellent Digital Images and Website Design.
Please call 799-5025 for more information and to register.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: June 09, 2008 - June 13, 2008: TBA
WWC, 175 Main Street, South Portland
Introduction to Self Employment
This introductory workshop will walk you through the pros and cons of owning your own business, step by step getting started, the major elements of a business plan, the many resources available in the Cumberland County area and help you decide whether self employment is the right choice for you!
Thursday- February 28, 2008 9:30-12:30 pm
Please call: 799-5025 for information and to register.
Wednesday: June 18, 2008: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
WWC, 175 Main Street, South Portland
Life Skills trainining sessions
Women, Work, and Community will continue to offer life skills training sessions at
CHIPPY Center in Fort Kent. CHIPPY is an Even Start Family Literacy Program providing opportunity and access for area families who need educational services in order to gain or improve skills as family members, and/or community members.
Thursday: February 01, 2008 - June 30, 2008: 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM, if interested in CHIPPY programming, contact FK Adult Ed. at 834-3536
CHIPPY Center - Fort Kent
New Ventures ™
New Ventures ™ is a 12 week business planning course which covers, in depth, topics such as your customer, your competition, marketing, financial record keeping, taxes, legal aspects, financing, and much more. At the end of 12 weeks, you will have a written business plan. The course qualifies for 3 UMA credits, with a small processing fee. Class size limited to 15.
To request an application, or for more information, call 454-1045, 1-800-442-2092, or email gkendall@maine.edu.
Thursday: April 03, 2008 - June 19, 2008: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Washington County Community College, Assembly Room, Calais
Introduction to Self-employment
Are you thinking about starting a business and don't know where to begin? This introductory workshop will walk you through the pros and cons of owning your own business, outline the steps for getting started, and will help you to decide whether self-employment is the right choice for you.
Wednesday: May 21, 2008: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
REM Center, Main Street, Waterville
Building Self-Esteem and Confidence
This supportive workshop will give you the tools to nourish positive thoughts and feelings. Learn ways to affirm and express your values. Raise your self-esteem and present yourself with confidence at home and at work. Four sessions. Pre-registration is required.
Call Jean Dempster at 1-800-442-2092 or email dempster@maine.edu for more information and registration.
Monday: June 02, 2008 - June 23, 2008: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
REM Center, 93 Main St.reet , Waterville
Build a Budget and Start Saving
Learn how to build a family budget that will pay your bills and maybe have a bit left over at the end of the month. This workshop will help you identify needs and wants, learn to track expenses, develop a spending plan and share money saving tips. One session. Pre-registration is required.
Call Jean Dempster at 1-800-442-2092 or email dempster@maine.edu for more information and registration.
Wednesday: June 11, 2008: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
REM Center, 93 Main St.reet, Waterville
Essentials of College Planning
Have you ever thought of going to college? This workshop, offered by the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), makes college a reality for you. For best results, call ahead for a list of what to bring with you. 2nd Thursday of each month.
Call Marty Kelley at MEOC 1-800-281-3703.
Thursday: June 12, 2008 - December 11, 2008: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday of each month
REM Center, 93 Main St.reet, Waterville
Job Seekers Workshop
Could you use a boost in your job search? Learn about strategies and resources to find a job, including using the internet and networking. Share resume and interview tips. Create your own job search plan. One session. Pre-registration is required.
Call Jean Dempster at 1-800-442-2092 or email dempster@maine.edu for more information and registration.
Monday: June 30, 2008: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
REM Center, 93 Main St.reet, Waterville
For more information please call: 1-800-442-2092 (in Maine) or (207) 621-3440 (out of state) or contact us by email