Career Training & Job Readiness

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Pre-Algebra (6 wks.)

with Vanessa Richards

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In Pre-Algebra, you will brush up on fractions, decimals and percents ratios and proportions.

If you are new to these topics and need more in-depth learning and support we have individualized options such as Math for Life & Work.

Veteran math instructor Vanessa is sensitive, supportive, respectful and able to assist people with long-term challenges transform their relationship with math. Vanessa's passion for math is contagious and she finds ways to make math fun and relevant. This is an in-person class.

Makeup class, if needed, 10/26/22.

Google Drive: Get It Organized

with Vanessa Richards

Dec

December 6th to 13th, 2022

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PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE 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 workshop.

Makeup class, if needed, 12/20/22.

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.

Earn a High School Equivalency Diploma

with Emily Nash

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The HiSET is designed as a test of the knowledge and skills developed in high school. It covers material on a range of subjects including English, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science. There are a total of 5 tests, taken individually.

Reach out to us for an informal meeting with one of our student advisors 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 in preparing for the HiSET and/or developing a plan that best meets their goals.

To learn more, stop in to Ellsworth Adult Education's Learning Center in the Mill Mall, give us a call at 207.664.7110, or email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org. You can also register here 24/7 and we will reach out to you.

Ellsworth Adult Education Digital Literacy Volunteer Workshop (Session 1)

with Richards & Sargent

Oct

October 3rd, 2022

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Make a difference in this digital age! The pandemic has increased dependence on technology and Ellsworth Adult Education has many people seeking individual support with digital devices (computers, smart phones, and tablets.) Almost all of these learners are functioning at a basic level. Our experience shows that computer classes are challenging as everyone has a different device, software, learning style and goal. Over the past year, we have started a Computer Cafe - designed as a computer lab of sorts - where people can come to meet individually or in small groups to learn from one another and an experienced teacher. We have found this approach to be very effective. In order to grow this program, we need volunteers to assist the instructor to provide theindividualized instruction. This is an in-person workshop.

This workshop builds on the Ellsworth Adult Education Volunteer Orientation and the Ellsworth Adult Education Tutoring Basics workshop which are prerequisites for this workshop.

Microsoft Excel: Top 20 Functions

with Val Landry

Oct

October 19th, 2022

$29 More Info

This workshop will open many “doors” for you. These 20 Excel functions are what companies want their employees to know! During this session, you will learn how to apply conditions to your data, find and filter information, extract text from cells, combine text, create lookup tables, learn how to use a special copy and paste tool, quickly format your data, and create useful reports for everyday use. This is live online class using ZOOM.

We will cover the following functions: IF,IFS; SUMIFS; COUNTIF; FILTER; CONCATENATE; LEFT/RIGHT/MID; VLOOKUP; IFERROR; REPLACE/SUBSTITUTE; INDEX/MATCH; RANK; PIVOT TABLES; SUBTOTALS; ABS; TEXT; COPY/PASTE SPECIAL; FLASH FILL; CONDITIONAL FORMATTING; FORMAT PAINTER and RANGES

English Essentials

with Emily Nash

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If you want to practice strategies for reading and writing in a safe, friendly environment, this is the course for you.

Reading and writing are complex. The teacher will share the skills necessary to understand what you read, and to build your vocabulary and your confidence with writing. Using articles, books, vocabulary exercises and online computer applications, increase your ability to read, write, remember, and feel confident in the world. This is an in-person class with ongoing enrollment.

Register here, email us at adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org, or call us at 207.664.7110 for an appointment to meet with a student advisor to learn more about this option.

If you're interested in learning more about this offering call 207.664.7110 or email adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org to schedule a meeting with our student advisor.

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