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Ellsworth Adult and Community Education



Adulting

College Readiness & Advising

Free

with Vanessa Richards

Calendar Jan 6, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

There is more to being successful in college than signing up for classes and going to class. This workshop will cover identifying your life and career goals, selecting the right college for you, completing college and financial aid applications, scholarships, study skills, time management, and more.  This workshop will be facilitated by an experienced college advisor and will include speakers from programs that offer support to ensure success in college. This workshop will be most successful if you are proactive in completing assignments between sessions. This is an in-person class.  No class on 01/20/25.

Understanding the Internet

Free

with Nicole Moran, NDEC

Calendar Jan 28, 2025

The internet has become such a large part of our daily lives that having a basic understanding of its origins is essential. This course introduces the origins of the internet, how it works and what you can do on the internet.  No devices are required for this class.  Just bring yourself!

Easy Money Management

Free

with Annie Sargent

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

Wish you could find a money guide that doesn't make your eyes glaze over or your brain hurt?  Easy Money by Gail Vaz-Oxlade is for you.  She knows you work hard for your money, so in her honest and practical style she will show you how to make your money work for you. Budgeting, saving and getting your debt paid off have never been so easy to understand or to do.  Follow Gail's plan and take control of your money.  This is an easy-to-read book study so we can all work together to learn how to make our dollars stretch and plan for the future.   This is an in-person class.  No class 02/18/25.

Putting the Literacy in Financial Literacy: Book Club with FAME

Free

with Marie Pelletier

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Students are expected to attend all 5 sessions.  Join FAME’s College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in exploring Girls That Invest by Simran Kaur. This course isa great introduction to investing. All experience levels are welcome! (For general education purposes only, and should not be used as legal, tax, or financial advice) Book Synopsis: Your step-by-step guide to financial independence―from the creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Girls That Invest . Ever wondered how on earth the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask"those" questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Simran Kaur teachesthe essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. Because money provides the freedom to say yes or no, the freedom to handle whatever life throws at you, and the freedom to grow and prosper. This book is your invitation to join the thriving community of women who are building a better financial future. Investing is for everyone. Pick up Girls That Invest, become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourself in the world of finance―so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth.  Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate.  This is a live, online class using ZOOM.

Class meets on: 02/04/25, 02/18/25, 03/04/25, 03/18/25, & 04/01/25

WorkReady Credential (Feb/Daytime)

Free

with Vanessa Richards

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 14 weeks

Employers tell us they need employees who are skilled, can read well and express themselves, use computers and solve problems. They also tell us they need employees who can come to work regularly and be on time, work as part of a team, and manage conflict.

The WorkReady credential addresses the soft skills need to be successful in the workplace and is designed for people who have difficulty getting or keeping a job. Those eligible and successfully completng the course will earn a recognized credential.  This is a hybrid course with some in-person and some online assignments.    

We are working on the schedule for in-person component of this course, but please reach out to learn more and get started with some of the activities. The first step is to meet with one of our career advisors to make a plan that meets your needs and goals. Call us at 664.7110 to schedule an initial appointment.

No class 02/19/25 or 04/23/25.

WorkReady Credential (Feb/Evening)

Free

with Vanessa Richards

Calendar Feb 6, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 14 weeks

Employers tell us they need employees who are skilled, can read well and express themselves, use computers and solve problems. They also tell us they need employees who can come to work regularly and be on time, work as part of a team, and manage conflict.

The WorkReady credential addresses the soft skills need to be successful in the workplace and is designed for people who have difficulty getting or keeping a job. Those eligible and successfully completng the course will earn a recognized credential.  This is a hybrid course with some in-person and some online assignments.

No class 02/20/25 or 04/24/25.    

We are working on the schedule for in-person component of this course, but please reach out to learn more and get started with some of the activities. The first step is to meet with one of our career advisors to make a plan that meets your needs and goals. Call us at 664.7110 to schedule an initial appointment.

Laundry & Clothes Care Basics

Free

with Annie Sargent

Calendar Feb 10, 2025 at 2:30 pm

Tired of shrinkingsweaters, dull colors, or mystery stains ruining yourfavorite outfits? Join us for this class and discover howto keep your clothes looking their best! You’ll learn howto decode laundry symbols and understand fabriccare instructions; how to sort clothes like a pro to avoidcolor bleeding and damage; and tips for choosing theright detergents, stain removers, and washing techniquesfor different garments. Finally we’ll share drying, folding, ironing, and storage tips to extend the life of your ward-robe. Whether you’re a laundry novice or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the confidenceto tackle laundry day with ease. Plus, you’ll walk away with practical tips, a handy guide, and even a few stain-busting secrets. Bring your own tips, questions and your enthusiasm - fresh clothes and fresh confidence await!

Healthy Homemade Soups on a Budget-Chowders

$20

with Annie Sargent

Calendar Feb 10, 2025 at 5 pm

Soups made with love are a nourishing and inexpensive way to feed your family. In this series, we will share techniques, tools, ingredients and tips learned through years of cooking for family and friends.  You’ll learn techniques for preparing ingredients and bringing them all together, as well as tips on storage and serving.  A focus of the workshops will be the use of affordable and locally available ingredients, and adapting recipes to a variety of tastes and dietary  requirements. Handouts, recipes and a small container of soup for your family to try will be provided.  

This is an in-person class; all registration fees are donated to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.  

Chowders  Nothing speaks New England like a creamy chowder!  You can make a seafood chowder for a special event, or a corn chowder for a quick weeknight meal that delights.  We’ll make a simple fish chowder together to learn and share some of the techniques and ingredients universal to chowders. 

Annie has always loved to cook for family and friends. She started cooking when she was seven and was a keen observer of all the cooks in her family and beyond. She's worked in kitchens and also spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in western and eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia, so her palate is broad. She shares her love of cooking with family and friends through the preparation of food full of flavor. One of her priorities when she's cooking is to create a meal that accommodates all dietary requirements--a meal that everyone can enjoy. 





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