Enjoy a weekend with your instructor, Chris Toy, the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. 

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will be immersed in the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Only Acadian Arts Retreats participants will be allowed to reserve overnight accommodations in the park.

Enjoy a weekend retreat with Mary Laury, an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher.  She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful .  Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we'll start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well.  We all learn together!

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island.  We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages.  Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century! All meals are included in the workshop fee plus specially planned evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. We convene on Friday, October 6th at 1 pm with classes throughout the weekend and end on Monday, October 9th at 1pm.

Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations.  Only Acadian Arts Retreats will be allowed to reserve overnight accommodations in the park.

​Please note: Included in the registration is a $40 non-refundable fee should you have to cancel.

COVID note: For everyone’s comfort and safety we suggest doing a COVID test 24 hours prior to arrival.  We will be following CDC guidelines according to location and dates.

16-week all-inclusive national certification course with Billing Certificate. Gain practical real-world skills essential for success in the healthcare field and meets entirely online. Learn Medical Terminology, Medical Front Office Skills, Electronic Medical Records (Boot Camp), and Medical Billing. This Certificate Program includes the CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) Certification exam through the National Health Career Association (NHA) and Billing Certificate from the Academy. $3200 includes national certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance. Payment plans available. Registering here will get your interest and contact info forwarded to Jessica Trimmer, WRAE's Career and College Access Coordinator.  Jessica will make contact with Academy of Medical Professionals, and AMP will contact you with specific registration steps for the class.

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Explore all aspects of dental assisting and gain skills needed to work in this field and pass a national certificate exam. This program is taught by a dentist and includes an opportunity for internships.  The price of the course ($3200) includes all books, exam preparation materials and fees for the DANB RHS® certificate program. Upon passing the DANB RHS®, you will receive a certificate of knowledge based on competency for that component from DANB.  Registering here will get your interest and contact info forwarded to Jessica Trimmer, WRAE's Career and College Access Coordinator.  Jessica will make contact with Academy of Medical Professionals, and AMP will contact you with specific registration steps for the class.

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A 20-week, in-depth medical coding for CPC certification through AAPC. Learn all aspects of medical coding, gain the skills needed to become nationally certified and get working as a Certified Professional Coder. Program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Step-by-Step Coding, CPC-A exam, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests and all books. Basic computer skills are required; $3,950. Adding Practicode (6–10-week online program) will remove the apprenticeship designation from the CPC credential; $5,150. Payment plans available. Registering here will get your interest and contact info forwarded to Jessica Trimmer, WRAE's Career and College Access Coordinator.  Jessica will make contact with Academy of Medical Professionals, and AMP will contact you with specific registration steps for the class.

Thursday, 3/14 - 7/18; 5:30 - 8:30 pm; $3950 
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Online (Start Anytime!); $3950

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Medical transcription is a desired field for most people trying to work at home. Strong typing, computer, and English grammar skills are essential. Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books are provided with the course fee. Classes are online for 16-weeks with a completion of 16- weeks to 6-month options. This is a State Certified Program, and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation, resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program. Program includes medical terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and transcription. $3200, includes everything for the course and the field. Required: typing skills above 60 WPM, Microsoft Word proficient. Jessica will make contact with Academy of Medical Professionals, and AMP will contact you with specific registration steps for the class.

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Take this program online or via live zoom classes. Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today. Learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, to preparing for the PTCB exam. $2,850. This Certificate Program includes all course materials and PTCB National Certification (CPhT) Exam fee.  Registering here will get your interest and contact info forwarded to Jessica Trimmer, WRAE's Career and College Access Coordinator.  Jessica will make contact with Academy of Medical Professionals, and AMP will contact you with specific registration steps for the class.

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Do you want to brush up on your math skills or are you looking to boost your Accuplacer and CASAS scores for entry into college? This Pre-College Math class is designed for you! We’ll review arithmetic, including factoring, fractions, percents, and word problems. We’ll add on algebra and statistics concepts in a very supportive environment.

Various dates and times - by appointment; WRAE LC; FREE