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Connecting Women* to Construction Careers

with Alicia LaFosse

Mar

10

March 10th, 2025

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Maine needs construction workers. In this one-hour Zoom session, women and people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, and underrepresented workers can explore high-wage careers in the construction trades, as well as low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities. 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.

Job Search Strategies

with Alicia LaFosse

Mar

5

March 5th, 2025

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Could you use a boost in your job search? This one-hour workshop is for job seekers of all backgrounds who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a new job. New Ventures Maine's professional staff will guide you to create your own job search plan and review resources available to help you, including online job searching and networking. 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.

Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed – Session 2

with New Ventures Maine

Feb

25

February 25th, 2025

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Are you self-employed and want to understand more about taxes for your business? In this class, you will learn about what is needed to prepare federal taxes and organize your financial records. New Ventures Maine will also review different types of expenses, tax forms, and types of taxes for the self employed. 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.

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.

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.