This class is a computer lab designed to offer a space for people to access computer support from an experienced teacher, compassionate volunteers and fellow participants. You will be given instruction, as well as support, in accessing information for learning new skills on your own. This is an open enrollment lab and you purchase a punch card for 6 sessions. Punch cards can be renewed. Students enrolled in our academic programs receive a fee waiver for this lab. BYOC (bring your own coffee)!

When you register for this class, you’ll receive a follow-up contact from our advisor to access your skills, goals, and interests.  This is an in-person lab; ongoing enrollment. 

"Dance by yourself” with a fun & happy group!  This class offers a variety of line dances (i.e., Rock n’ Roll, Latin, Pop, Swing, Broadway & Big Band.  No partner or experience necessary.  Dance shoes strongly suggested.  This is an in-person class.

No class 02/22/23.  Makeup class, if needed, 04/05/23

The Elks Lodge is providing the location for our dance classes at no cost.  They appreciate any donations and pass them on to a local charity.  

Learn different dances each week - Partner Hustle, Salsa, Mambo, Rhumba, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, NightClub 2 Step, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Charleston.  Learn the basics or improve on what you already know, and have fun!  No dance experience necessary.  Dance shoes strongly suggested.  In these times, this dance class does require partners.  This is an in-person class.  

No class 02/22/23.  Makeup class, if needed, 04/05/23.

The Elks Lodge is providing the location for our dance classes at no cost.  They appreciate any donations for the use of their space and pass them on to a local charity.

This class is a computer lab designed to offer a space for people to access computer support from an experienced teacher, compassionate volunteers and fellow participants. You will be given instruction, as well as support, in accessing information for learning new skills on your own. This is an open enrollment lab and you purchase a punch card for 6 sessions. Punch cards can be renewed. Students enrolled in our academic programs receive a fee waiver for this lab. BYOC (bring your own coffee)!

When you register for this class, you’ll receive a follow-up contact from our advisor to access your skills, goals, and interests.  This is an in-person lab; ongoing enrollment. 

Dental Assisting Certification is one of the most high-demand careers.  This program is designed to teach all aspects of dental assisting and provide you with the skills you need to work in this field and to pass a national certificate exam. This program is taught by a dentist and includes an opportunity for internships.  The price of the course 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. Payment plans are available. The classroom hours are live online with one in-person lab day in a dental office based on student's location and availability. This course is also available asynchronosly online and you can start anytime. 

Please feel free to download this information sheet about the  Academy of Medical Professions Medical Dental Assistant Program, stop by our center in Ellsworth to pick one up, or request that one be mailed to you.  It will answer many questions you might have.  Don't hesitate to reach out to the Academy of Medical Professions directly after reviewing the information package linked above.  Please go to their website for their phone number and to explore all their course offerings. 

Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is here to ensure your readiness and success by providing logistical, academic, and social emotional support during this online and in-person experience. We will help you through the enrollment process, provide local support during the course and offer the certification exam locally. Our services are available at no cost to you.  If you'd like to schedule an individual appointment with one of our career advisors to learn more, please call 207.664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org to schedule a phone, zoom or in-person appointment.

Last Spring Annie Sargent gathered friends from around the globe, and in her backyard, who are eager to share their firsthand experiences in other countries (and Alaska). If you, or someone you know, would like to share experience in other cultures ( photos, recipes, music history, reflections... anything that will give people the opportunity to learn about another culture in an informal way, please reach out to Annie @ asargent@ellsworthschools.org

If you'd like to be an armchair traveler this Spring, sign up today! This is a live online class using ZOOM.

No class 02/23/23.

What can you do with Excel Pivot Tables? A better question is what can’t you do? The Pivot Table function is probably one of the more powerful and useful tools in Excel. You will learn how to prepare your data for use in a pivot table, create your first pivot table, customize various structures of your table, design your table, and create calculated fields and items. This is live online class using ZOOM. 

Val is a lifelong business educator and academic advisor focused on helping enrich and enhance students' educational and life purposes. He is experienced in college management and, as an adult educator having taught at the Mid-State College and Kennebec Valley Community College. His teaching experience covers over 45 years in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops.

This course is designed to get you solidly grounded in the fundamentals needed to enjoy fly fishing. Topics covered include tackle selection and assembly, knots, fly casting, fish foods, artificial flies, fly fishing strategies, entomology, and wading safety.

After completing this course, you should have all the understanding and skills necessary to catch fish with a fly rod on your own.

This course will be taught in Orono by Kevin Tracewski, a registered Maine guide and author of the best selling book, A Fisherman’s Guide to Maine.  This is an in-person class. 

Makeup class, if needed, Sunday 04/23/23.