Business & Skills Training

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Changing Jobs for Women – Finding Work That Works

with Alicia LaFosse

Feb

12

February 12th, 2025

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Are you considering a job change? In three one-hour class sessions designed for women and people who identify as women or gender-expansive, New Ventures Maine's professional staff will guide you in identifying work options and benefits that fit with your interests, skills, and values. Please complete your registration by clicking this link to fill out New Ventures Maine's form. Choose your class from the listing on the page. This will ensure that you get the online meeting link.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Business Basics – Session 2

with Alicia LaFosse

Mar

13

March 13th, 2025

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This three-session class with New Ventures Maine's professional staff covers the basics of writing a business plan, marketing, recordkeeping, and cash planning. The class is for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business. Please complete your registration by clicking this link to fill out New Ventures Maine's form. Choose your class from the listing on the page. This will ensure that you get the online meeting link.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Adult First Aid

with Andrew Eckman

Mar

31

March 31st, 2025

$70 More Info

First aid training is designed to teach people the basic principles and techniques to provide immediate help if they witness a serious injury or illness. The goal of first aid is to preserve life and prevent the condition from worsening, in the safest way possible, until professional medical help is available.

My Next Career Move

with Alicia LaFosse

Mar

5

March 5th, 2025

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In four weekly Zoom sessions of lively activities and discussion, you will assess your own skills, interests, and experiences to figure out what career options might be best. You will then be guided to create an action plan that will help you achieve success. Please complete your registration by clicking this link to fill out New Ventures Maine's form. Choose your class from the listing on the page. This will ensure that you get the online meeting link.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Behavioral Health Professional Certification

with Woodfords Family Services

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Children’s behavioral health services are vital to Maine’s children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health disorders and their families. 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. This online training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a waitlist for 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 two 4-hour live sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online bloodborne 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. Assistance with job placement is provided to anyone who completes the program. Assistance with technology may be available. Prerequisites: A high school diploma or equivalency. Proof of high school completion is required, along with CPR/first aid certification. Funds are available to reimburse for the cost of CPR/first aid training.

Email betty_cheff@rsu40.org for more information.

*Once registered you will be contacted by Woodfords Family Services

Must be 18 years or older upon completion of the course.

Instructor: Woodfords Family Services

Self-paced and asynchronous Online Free

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Phlebotomy – Session 1

with Academy Of Medical Professions

Mar

11

March 11th, 2025

$3,500 More Info

Become nationally certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician. Our course is all-inclusive and prepares you for national certification with live classes via Zoom and in-person skills labs. You will be able to perform basic phlebotomy procedures, evaluate patients for ability to withstand venipuncture procedure, explain the procedure and answer patient questions, perform basic point of care testing, such as blood specimens for testing according to established standards. Includes Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national certification through NHA, books, resume, and job assistance. Live (Zoom) classes meet 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning 3/11/25 and a second session starts 6/17/25.

To register, please email: info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

Academy of Medical Professions takes place online via live Zoom sessions and/or they are self-paced. Courses are all inclusive: Books, reference material, national certifications, practice exams and online resources, live instructors, and support for self-paced students are included in tuition. Tuition for Clinical Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy may be covered by a grant from Healthcare Training for ME and require in-person clinical lab experience with locations in Brunswick, Ellsworth, among others. Payment plans are available for all courses and funding may be available from WIOA/voucher approved organizations like Goodwill, MyCAAS, Maine Department of Labor, EMDC/HOPE, and others. Contact Midcosat Adult & Community Education for more information about funding. To register, please email: info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

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