Career & Education Advising

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HiSET (GED) Exam: Facts & Myths

with Emily Nash and Vanessa Richards

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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. Live online or in person; ongoing enrollment.

When you register for this class you'll receive a follow up contact from our advisor to enroll you in the program and assess your skills, goals and interests.

Technology Readiness

with EAE Team

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Many people thinking about a change in their lives don’t know where to begin. Veteran advisors will share available resources, identify opportunities and assist you in taking the next steps toward achieving your goals. Services include academics, assessments, 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 your computer skills and make an individualized plan to prepare for the next step in your career
Build skills, knowledge and confidence in word processing (Google docs or MS Word), spreadsheets (Google sheets or Excel), file management, working on the cloud, online calendars and more.

When you register, you’ll receive a follow up contact from a student advisor who will share information about the options and set up an appointment with you.

You may also call or email us for an appointment - call us at 207.664.7110 or email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Live online or in person; ongoing enrollment.

Take Charge of Your Job Interview

with Ann Sargent

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If you're in the market for a new job and you're worried about the interview, join veteran career advisor Annie Sargent for some interview tips so you can go into your interview confident and prepared! Along with this workshop, Annie offers a mock interview - days before your own interview - with tips on how you can feel sure you are presenting your best self and how you are the right fit for the job. By appointment, in person or face to face online. Ongoing enrollment.

College Readiness

with EAE Team

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Many people thinking about a change in their lives don’t know where to begin. Veteran advisors will 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 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

When you register, you’ll receive a follow up contact from a student advisor who will share information about the options and set up an appointment with you.

You may also call or email us for an appointment - call us at 207.664.7110 or email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Live online or in person; ongoing enrollment.

World of Work Institute (WOWI) Career Assessment and Advising

with Ann Sargent

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The WOWI (World of Work Inventory) Career Assessment takes into account your skills, interests, and work style. After you take the assessment, a trained WOWI professional will interpret the results with you. You will then meet one-on-one and find out what job(s) you are best suited for. Together we will Assess, Explore and Plan your future! By appointment, in person or face to face online.

When you register for this class you'll receive a follow up contact from our advisor to enroll you in the program and assess your skills, goals and interests.

Computer Basics – Introduction

with EAE Team

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In collaboration with Northstar Digital Literacy, we offer a comprehensive assessment that will let you know if you have the computer skills needed to be successful in school, work and at home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either with a class or with personalized online lessons you can do from your own home! Face to face online and in person options available. Ongoing enrollment.

When you register for this class, you will receive a phone call so we can schedule a meeting.

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