These new Excel tools allow you to bring your work with Excel to a whole other level, from importing and sharing, importing and cleaning data, and modeling and calculating a large amount a data creating efficiencies, and so much more. 

Power Query allows you to import and shape data.  It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data.  

Power Pivot Tables allows data modeling and calculations.  It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. 

Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool.  It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. 

The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the class.

This is a live, online class using ZOOM; makeup class, if needed, 05/22/25.

You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors, though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions.  There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); or 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting).  

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 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.

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.

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). 

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). 

You’ll learn more than just English with EnGen. Learners who use EnGen to improve their English skills are surprised to find that their job skills and confidence grow too! You can improve your digital skills, and achieve your real-world goals, no matter what they are. Whether you want to earn certificates, improve your work readiness, or communicate better with your child’s teacher, EnGen can help you learn whenever and however you want.  You will work with a learning coach to set up an online program designed especially for you.  You will have as much support as you need. 

Please call 664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, and we will make an appointment for you to meet with our student advisor (in-person or on ZOOM). 

The HiSET is designed as a test of the knowledge and skills developed in high school. There are five individual tests, covering material on a range of subjects including English, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science.

Reach out to us for an informal meeting with our student advisor to find out what to expect on the HISET, how to interpret questions, options for studying to pass the tests, and essential strategies, including test taking skills. After meeting with the advisor, when you are ready, perhaps even the same day, you can start taking the practice tests. Then your advisor will help you make a plan to pass the HiSET test and earn a diploma that will open doors for you. We also offer career advising to all our HiSET students.

People often ask how long it will take and it's impossible to predict until we meet with you and you take some assessments. It takes courage for most people to make the connection with us, but our staff is respectful, patient, kind and competent. They have a lot of experience assisting people to prepare for the HiSET, and/or developing a plan that best meets learner goals.

HiSET practice and official testing are available daytime and evening hours weekly throughout the year. A schedule of test dates is available at our learning center and on our website: www.ellsworth.maineadulted.org.

If you would like to learn more about this class call 207.664.7110, or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org for an appointment with a student advisor.

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.  

If you want a chance to build your basic digital literacy skills, this program is for you. We start 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.