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Ferment This! Sauerkraut (with decorations for gift giving)
with Emma Holder
You’ll learn a basic tried and true sauerkraut recipe, technique and troubleshooting. Then we'll add various vegetable shapes and designs along the sides for a beautiful presentation - these make excellent gifts. Local delicious cabbage makes ferments that last for months, and maintains flavor and nutrient content. You'll learn about the marvelous microorganisms that surround us, give us “terroir” and keep us healthy by replenishing our microbiomes. This hybrid class will include both microbiology and ferment creation. Instructor Emma Holder, Masters in Micro/Immuno, McGill University.
Social Security Maximization
with Craig Dickson
Maximize your social security benefit by learning the ins and outs of when and how to file. Learn about your IRA and when may be the best time to file in order to maximize your income for retirement. Learn about your full retirement age (FRA) and how your date of birth affects your payout and potentially reduces your benefit. Divorcees, widows, and widowers may learn if and how they are entitled to claim benefits based on the record of their former spouses.
Connecting Women to Construction Jobs
with New Ventures Maine
In this one-hour Zoom session, women* 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! *people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, gender-nonconforming, or non-binary
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.