Career & Education Advising

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Career and Job Readiness

with Emily Nash

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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.

Become a School Sports Referee

with Josh Frost, EHS Athletic Director

Nov

November 9th, 2021

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Eastern Maine schools are looking for referees for all sports. Come to this informational session with Ellsworth High School's Athletic Director, Josh Frost, to learn the benefits of becoming a referee and what it takes to be successful.

School sports in Maine fall under the direction of the Maine Principal’s Association. This organization oversees the sports of baseball, basketball, football, field hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, ice hockey, softball, soccer, swimming, track & field, volleyball and wrestling.

For each high school sport, the Maine Principal’s Association designates an individual as the contact person to assist anyone who wants to become a high school referee or umpire. Click here to find the contact person for your sport or sports.

This is a live online class.

The written certification exam is taken online through the NFHS testing site.

College Readiness Individual Information Session

with Emily Nash

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

Services include academics, assessments, application assistance, 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.

Assess and develop your reading, writing and math skills
Identify resources for financial aid
Explore study and time management tips that will ensure you succeed in college
Complete college and training program applications

This is an in-person session, by appointment; 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.

HiSET (GED) Exam: Facts & Myths

with Emily Nash

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You want to get your high school equivalency but aren't sure what to expect? Many states, including Maine, now administer the HiSET exam and no longer the GED.

Free to all Maine residents, the HiSET is a series of five tests in the subject areas of reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Learn all about the test and how you can get started during this individualized session. This session is offered by appoinment, live online or in-person; 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.

Accuplacer Testing for College Entrance

with Emily Nash

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The Accuplacer test is a requirement for University of Maine and Maine Community Colleges. Find out if you have what it takes to be placed into a credit-bearing math or English class by taking this assessment.

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.

The Basics of Personal Finance

with EAE Team

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Personal finance is an important aspect of life that's not necessarily covered in school anymore and yet has a huge impact on our lives. Using The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance, by Michele Cagan, CPA and Elisabeth LaRiviere as a reference, this 5-session workshop will cover:

budgeting and saving;
spending;
debt and credit;
investing; and
housing.

Ellsworth Adult Education's team will lead the class, bringing in financial consultants to cover particular topics.

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