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College Success with Catherine Giuffre-Renaud
with Jessica Trimmer
Focus on the essential skills of a successful college student: study skills, time management, decision-making strategies, financial literacy, career pathways exploration and building writing skills for academic readiness. Accuplacer score of 470 or higher or CASAS score of 239 or higher is required. Fulfills required FIG graduation credit at both CMCC & SMCC.
Monday, 3/10 - 4/28; 5:00-8:00pm; First and last classes are 3/10 & 4/28 from 5-8pm; other classes are asynchronous; FREE
For information on registering for this class, please reach out to our Academic Coordinator, Cathy Giuffre-Renaud, at 207-892-1819 ext.2191 or email at cgiuffre-renaud@rsu14.org
Connecting Women to Forestry Careers
with New Ventures Maine
Take advantage of this one-hour Zoom session designed for women* and underrepresented workers interested in exploring careers within the forestry trades! *people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, gender-nonconforming, or non-binary
Phlebotomy Certificate (Free Info)
with Academy of Medical Professions
Become Nationally Certified in 10 weeks! Prepare with live Zoom classes and in-person skills labs. Perform basic phlebotomy venipuncture procedures, answer patient questions, perform basic testing, such as blood glucose levels, prepare blood, urine, and other body fluid specimens for testing.
$3200 includes Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national certification through NHA, books, resume, and job assistance. *Labs may not be available at all locations.
You are registering for a FREE appointment with WRAE's Career Counselor, Jessica Trimmer. She will connect you with AMP.
Caring for Aging Loved Ones: what to Consider
with Mark Morrison
As loved ones age, families often find themselves providing more support. This class offers guidance to help individuals navigate three critical areas of caregiving – finances, health and legacy planning. Acknowledging that every caregiving journey is different, the presentation discusses various levels of support to help attendees find the approach that is right for their circumstances.
Ferment This! Peppers, Carrots, and Beyond!
with Emma Holder
Fermenting vegetables preserves them, and adds nutritional value and probiotics. It's so easy - you’ll be a master in no time, fermenting all the things. Basic fermentation techniques will be demonstrated, and then you can use it on pretty much any vegetable. This hybrid class (in-person and zoom) will include both microbiology basics, troubleshooting and ferment creation. Instructor Emma Holder, Masters in Micro/Immuno, McGill University.
Substitute Teacher Training
with Jessica Trimmer
Whether you are just thinking about subbing or are a seasoned veteran looking to add some fresh ideas and “tools” to your repertoire, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this professional development opportunity. You will get to tour several schools within the RSU 14 District and will meet various RSU 14 staff members. Learn about the required substitute paperwork and protocol, strategies to keep students on task, tips to make lessons more appealing to reluctant learners along with tried and true behavior modifiers from our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Program. The $34 course fee will be reimbursed to any participants who 1) complete the program, and 2) complete a day as a sub for RSU14.
From Flour to Flavor: Crafting Authentic Potstickers
with Jeff Mao
Learn the fundamentals of making Chinese dumplings at home. Make fresh scratch-made dough, and learn how to roll, fold, and pleat potstickers with pork fillings. Enhance the final product with your own ginger-scallion oil and other common Chinese condiments used for dipping sauces. All ingredients, materials, equipment and recipes will be provided. Plant-based ground meat can be substituted for the pork upon request. Dumpling wrappers include gluten.
Adulting 102: Money Grows
with Finance Authority of Maine
So, you're on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. We'll look at the differences between saving and investing, and if you are ready to invest, how to get started. Other topics will include protecting your assets (insurance) advanced budgeting, and understanding the role economics plays in our financial life. Join Steve Kautz, FAME's Financial Education Programs Specialist for this one-hour virtual workshop as you take the next steps into Adulting.