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How Money Smart Are You?
with Vanessa Richards
Join in on FDIC Money Smart sessions. Learn how to make money decisions in a fun, no pressure, confidential environment. You’ll find a treasure trove of resources while playing games and taking part in activities that will get you on the road to taking charge of your financial future. If you’re looking for a low-key and supportive environment, this offering is just for you! Ongoing enrollment. These are designed to be in-person sessions.
If you would like to learn more about this class, register here, call 207.664.7110, or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org for an appointment with a student advisor.
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
with Vanessa Richards
Don't just use technology, succeed with technology. Technology has become a part of our everyday lives, and understanding how to function in environments that require the use of computers and the internet is more critical now than ever before. So, whether you plan to pursue a career in IT, or simply become more effective with technology, IC3 Digital Literacy Certification can assist you in building skills you need now, and credentials for your future.
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 to learn more about the program.
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.
Northstar Digital Literacy Certificates
with Vanessa Richards
If you want a chance to build your basic digital literacy skills, this program is for you. It starts with an online assessment, recommendations for instruction, and then finally certificates. The initial assessments and learning modules can be done from home or on-site.
Topics are broad ranging (i.e. Internet basics, using email, Windows, Mac, MS Office, Google Docs, Social Media, Information Literacy, Telehealth, and more.
You can earn certificates by taking proctored exams on-site and remotely as staffing allows.
Call us at 207.664.7110 to schedule an initial appointment to learn more about the program.
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.
Success in the Workforce
with EACEC Team
If you are ready to make a change in your life ‐ finding the right job or career ‐ this offering will provide you with the resources, skills, knowledge and support to seek your fortune!
You’ll have the opportunity to take career assessments, explore job opportunities, identify the training or education required (and apply for those programs), prepare to apply for jobs by writing resumes and participating in informational and mock interviews, complete paper and online job applications, and strengthen communication and other foundation skills to reach your goals. You will work with a veteran instructor to design your own individualized program.
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 to learn more about the program.
WorkReady Credential
with EACEC Team
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.