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Google Calendar
with Vanessa Richards

Google Calendar is a versatile and shareable calendar that is used by many public and private employers. It's also very useful for busy families who are juggling lots of activities. This is an in-person class.
You’ll need a Gmail account for this workshop, and will need to know your account username and password. It’s ideal if you access your Gmail on the web vs. a computer-based program. If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you! Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software.
Vanessa loves working with adult learners. She is really easy to be around and makes people extremely comfortable; she even makes learning math and computers fun! She is committed to helping adults discover their strengths, build their confidence, and realize they can accomplish their goals. In her free time, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors. Vanessa teaches math, science, technology, and provides college and career advising.
Successful Scholarship Searches & Applications
with Nikki Vachon

Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. Learn about:
- how to build and work on your own scholarship application plan,
- different scholarship websites,
- how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and
- how to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process.
Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this one-hour workshop. This is a live online class using ZOOM.
This workshop is offered by FAME in partnership with adult education programs across Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot and Washington Counties.
Writing Federal Resumes (12/09 In-person)
with National Park Service Team

Applying for Federal jobs is different than applying for jobs in almost any other business or industry. Join representatives from Acadia National Park for a 2-hour workshop to learn about employment opportunities at Acadia, how to write a Federal Resume, and the application process.
Acadia National Park hires more than 100 seasonal and many permanent employees each year into jobs that have great potential for developing into exciting careers. Careers in maintenance, fee collection, education, interpretation, resource management, law enforcement, and more are available. This is a hybrid course. If you sign up here, you're signing up for the in-person option.
If you prefer to take the workshop online, (same date and time), register here.
Writing Federal Resumes (12/09 Online)
with National Park Service Team

Applying for Federal jobs is different than applying for jobs in almost any other business or industry. Join representatives from Acadia National Park for a 2-hour workshop to learn about employment opportunities at Acadia, how to write a Federal Resume, and the application process. Acadia National Park hires more than 100 seasonal and many permanent employees each year into jobs that have great potential for developing into exciting careers. Careers in maintenance, fee collection, education, interpretation, resource management, law enforcement, and more are available. The team of presenters includes:
This is a hybrid course. If you register here, you're signing up for the online option.
If you prefer to take the workshop in-person (same date and time), register here.
Google Tasks: Get it Done!
with Annie Sargent

This is a new date Google Tasks is a little known feature of the Google Suites. The tasks can be linked with calendar events, emails and other google features that can really assist with efficiently working through your to-do list without losing track of what you need to get done. This is an in-person class.
You’ll need a Gmail account for this workshop, and will need to know your account username and password. It’s ideal if you access your Gmail on the web vs. a computer-based program. If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you! Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software.
Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Info Session
with EAE Team

Passionate about supporting young children and eager to make a difference? Would you like to confidently start a job with a local early childhood center? Ellsworth Adult & Community Education is working with partners to develop an Early Childhoood Education Micro-Credential. This certificate offers the skills, knowledge and experience to start a job in a center!
Our micro-credential is a standards-based credential, so you demonstrate skills and knowledge in a variety of ways, including past learning and experience. You earn three badges that include building a work readiness and communications foundation, early childhood education certificates, and hands-on experience in the classroom.
Badge 1 Communications for the Early Childhood Professional, Work Readiness for the Early Childhood Professional, Pediatric First Aid & CPR, Mandated Reporting and more to prepare for Badge 2. Most of Badge 1 is achieved in-person in classes scheduled at Ellsworth Adult & Community Education.
Badge 2 You’ll earn certificate options documenting your knowledge and skills to work as part of a team to provide professional, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate programs in partnership with families. All of these certificates are available self-paced online.
Badge 3 offers hands-on experience demonstrating that you can apply the knowledge and skills in a local facility. These sessions are set up upon completion of Badge 2.
Give us a call to learn more about the micro-credential and the opportunities. The in-person sessions are on Wednesdays during the day.
Ellsworth School Department Substitute Workshop (Jan)
with Annie Sargent

The Ellsworth School Department is looking for substitutes in all departments - teachers, ed techs, secretaries, bus drivers, and custodians. Effective substitutes need to know how to access policies and procedures, as well as the facilities. This workshop addresses these topics, as well as the application process, tools and tips for classroom management and instructional practices for substitute teachers. It will be followed up by a meeting with school administrators at relevant schools. This is an in-person workshop.
Writing Federal Resumes (1/11 In-person)
with National Park Service Team

Applying for Federal jobs is different than applying for jobs in almost any other business or industry. Join representatives from Acadia National Park for a 2-hour workshop to learn about employment opportunities at Acadia, how to write a Federal Resume, and the application process.
Acadia National Park hires more than 100 seasonal and many permanent employees each year into jobs that have great potential for developing into exciting careers. Careers in maintenance, fee collection, education, interpretation, resource management, law enforcement, and more are available. This is a hybrid course. If you sign up here, you're signing up for the in-person option.
If you prefer to take the workshop online, (same date and time), register here.