Your instructor, Mary Laury is 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 will 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 as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops.

Note:  Fee includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee. 

Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park. 

Feedback from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants: 

“Mary is a wonderful guide and a gifted teacher.”  “Very helpful watercolor instruction."

When you apply for US Citizenship, you complete an application and then you’ll have an interview. You will need to understand spoken English to participate in the interview. We can help you gain the skills you need to improve your English skills and citizenship knowledge to prepare for the interview.  

Call 664.7110, email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org or text 207.613.6460 to enroll in this class.  We will make an appointment for you to meet with our student advisor (in person or on ZOOM). 

When you apply for US Citizenship, you complete an application and then you’ll have an interview. You will need to understand spoken English to participate in the interview. We can help you gain the skills you need to improve your English skills and citizenship knowledge to prepare for the interview.  

Call 664.7110, email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org or text 207.613.6460 to enroll in this class.  We will make an appointment for you to meet with our student advisor (in person or on ZOOM). 

Medical transcription is a desired field for 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, tricks of the trade, equipment, reference books, and course books are all 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. The fee of $3200 includes everything for the course and the field.

Requirements: typing skills above 60 WPM, Microsoft Word proficient.

Online anytime, self-paced.

Please download this information package about the Academy of Medical Professions Clinical Medical Assisting 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.

An all inclusive 14-week program. Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today. In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, as well as preparing for the PTCB exam. You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs. You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body, with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up-to-date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest information on new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures. All materials covered including PTCB National Certification(CPhT) in the exam fee. Payment plans available.  Online anytime, self-paced.

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.

Meet with an experienced career advisor to assist you in many aspects of planning the next steps in your work life. Whether you’re just entering the job market, ready to make a change or want support with the job search process, Annie Sargent is ready to work with you confidentially to guide you through your next steps and identify resources for more in depth research.  Ongoing enrollment. This offering is available both in-person and online. 

Email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, or call 207.664.7110, and we will make an appointment for you to meet with our career advisor (in-person or on ZOOM). 

Unfortunately, this program will not be free.  This interest list will gauge interest in bringing this program to our community.  If you register here you'll receive alerts when schedules and pricing are established. 

Our program is working with Hancock County Technical Center to bring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program to Ellsworth. Classroom instruction, lab work, and behind-the-wheel training will be the components of the program.  Funding may be available to offset registration fees.

The ESD needs ed techs, bus drivers, cooks, and maintenance staff. This workshop gives you information about open positions and helps you navigate the application process. If you want a dependable job with good benefits, explore joining our team! Sometimes the application process can seem a bit daunting.  If you'd like free and confidential support in preparing your application, don't hesitate to reach out. 

For more information and assistance with the application process, call 207.664.7110 to schedule a free and confidential appointment with one of our career advisors.