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Google Docs Basics

with Vanessa Richards

Feb

February 8th to 15th, 2022

$20 More Info

Google docs is an invaluable and easy to use online tool similar to Microsoft Word. It's free, accessible from all devices and is super easy to share. Learn how to create documents, master useful formatting functions, share documents with others and more as time permits. This workshop will introduce you to these features and share resources for futher learning. This is an in-person class.

Career and Job Readiness

with Annie Sargent

Free More Info

Many people thinking about a change in their lives don’t know where to begin. Veteran career advisors will share available resources, identify opportunities and assist you in taking the next steps toward achieving your goals.

Services include academic, employment, and training and technology support. Individualized sessions will provide you with the support you need to navigate your new life ahead in a sensitive, confidential and informal atmosphere.

Identify interests;
Find a job that’s the right fit for you;
Identify training and college programs for a rewarding career;
Learn tips for completing job applications;
Assess technology skills and learn what you need for your next step;
Create a winning resume; and
Take charge of your job interviews.

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, register here and we will call you to schedule a phone or in-person meeting with one of our advisors.

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Things You Need to Know- Setting Your New Business Up For Success

with Kitty Barbee

Feb

February 8th, 2022

$75 More Info

Are you thinking about starting your own business, and don’t know where to begin? Are you a budding entrepreneur trying to figure out all the pieces? This one-hour Zoom webinar will discuss the crucial items you need to hit the ground running, and how you can continue to grow and flourish over time. Each participant in this webinar will receive a detailed checklist that can be used over and over again to stay on track. You will also receive access to a free 15-minute one-on-one consultation with the speaker. This will help you follow your passion with a solid knowledge base and expertise behind you. This is a ZOOM live online webinar.

Our discussion will include:

The reality of being a business owner
Obtaining an EIN number
Registering your business with the state
What taxes you pay, and what forms you need to file
Operating agreements
Owners draw vs. wages vs. dividends
The in’s and out’s of Employees and Independent Contractors
A knowledge base of necessary financial terms
Start up costs: Grants, loans, investments, etc.
Managing initial cash flow

Kitty Barbee is the owner and founder of Barbee Business Services. She grew up in DownEast Maine, graduated from UMO, and lives in Otis with her husband Charlie.

Google Drive: Get It Organized

with Vanessa Richards

Mar

March 22nd, 2022

$10 More Info

Google Drive is an example of a cloud-based place where you can create and save files of all kinds - word documents, spreadsheets, surveys and more.

You can access the files from most devices and more than one person can work on them at the same time. If you’re using it for personal use, Drive applications are free. It’s a practical way to learn programs without investing in software. This workshop will introduce you to these features. 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!

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 strenghts, 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.

Google Business Basics for Online Success

with Jenn Stein

Feb

February 10th to March 3rd, 2022

Free More Info

Join Jenn Stein from Coastal Enterprises, Inc. for this three-session workshop that will give you the tools to promote your business online. Each session is one hour, including 15 minutes of Q&A.

1. Get Your Business on Google Search & Maps: Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use.

2. Reach Customers Online with Google: This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

3. Learn the Basics of Google Ads: In this session, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.

This is a live online course.

No class on 2/24/22. Makeup class, if needed, 03/10/22.

Computer Support for You!

with Annie Sargent

Free More Info

Offering effective technology instruction is a challenge. In any class, you have people with different devices, software programs, learning sytles, levels of maturity, confidence and goals. At Ellsworth Adult Education, we are continually striving to improve our offerings to serve the community.

This Fall, we are still piloting a more individualized approach. Using a telephone or email survey, we will work with you to assess your skills, resources and goals, and identify learning options that are the best fit for you. There are many invaluable free online resources for improving technology skills.

This program is offered by appointment, live online or in-person options available; ongoing enrollment.

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, register here and we will call you to schedule a phone or in-person meeting with one of our advisors.

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