College Readiness

Original source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Chemistry-3533039_960_720.jpg/1280px-Chemistry-3533039_960_720.jpg

Chemistry with Lab

with Marti Dayton

Oct

October 22nd to March 4th, 2020

$29 More Info

This course provides students with an introduction to the major theories and concepts in chemistry. This science will be explored through lectures, lab activities, projects and research. Math skills needed to perform necessary calculations will also be reviewed. By the end of this course, students will have gained a true understanding of the composition of matter, how matter is categorized, how matter interacts, the Atomic Theory throughout history, the signs and causes of chemical reactions, and the properties and structure of matter.

Furthermore, this course will allow students to improve upon their problem-solving skills and gain a true and deeper understanding of why they are seeing what they are seeing and just how much chemistry is used in everyday life.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn one high school diploma credit (a prerequisite for acceptance to several local college programs). This is a face to face online course.

No class 11/26/20, 12/24/20, 12/31/20 or 02/18/21.

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.

Class has begun

Image uploaded by Ellsworth Adult Education

Gaga over Google! Docs Basic

with Chris Suggs

Oct

October 27th, 2020

$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;
take advantage of useful formatting functions;
share documents with others;
as well as other features as time permits.

This workshop will introduce you to these features and share resources for further learning. A more extensive workshop will be offered in 2021, if there is interest. Face to face online course.

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!

Original source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/46/P_math_brown.svg/1138px-P_math_brown.svg.png

Mathematics: Pre-Algebra & Basic Statistics

with Vanessa Richards

Oct

October 28th to February 24th, 2020

Free More Info

This course is perfect for adults who need to prepare for success on college entrance or licensure examinations, including the ACCUPLACER, HESI, and PRAXIS, and/or earn a high school credit in the subject.

The online (Zoom) live class atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and includes direct instruction and hands-on activities. You will master concepts and computations in fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, negative and positive numbers, powers and roots, order of operations, applying basic formulas, and intro to statistics!

Emphasis will also be on developing self-study skills and habits to be successful in mathematics and other subjects, becoming familiar with free online resources, and applying mathematics in real life situations. Face to face online or in person.

No class 11/11/20, 11/25/20, 12/23/20, or 12/30/20 or 2/17.

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 Support Specialist Micro-Credential Info Session (10/28/20)

with Ann Sargent

Oct

October 28th, 2020

Free More Info

Find out what it takes to train to be an IT help desk professional. If you've ever thought of exploring an career in Information Technology, join us for this session. Thanks to a collaboration, Ellsworth Adult Education has the opportunity to offer a Computer Support Specialist Micro-credential.

This Fall/Winter you can earn a WorkReady Credential and IC3 Digital Literacy Credential and, starting in March, you can enroll in our CompTIA A+ Certification course. This pilot is making these opportunities available at no cost. These are industry recognized and respected credentials.

Spanish for Beginners

with Gilda Garcia

Oct

October 29th to December 17th, 2020

$89 More Info

This course is designed as a hands-on, conversation oriented Spanish enrichment class with emphasis on conversational Spanish, enrichment class with emphasis on conversational Spanish, learning basic and common phrases used in travel situations such as registering at a hotel, asking directions, ordering food at restaurants, bartering for souvenirs, useful phrases at airports and train stations, and for bus and taxi conversations. The course will cover grammar, vocabulary and most used verbs in Spanish. A great option for folks preparing to connect with a Spanish speaking country or people wanting to connect with Spanish speaking neighbors or customers! Book is included in the fee. This is a face to face online course.

No class 12/26/20.

Gilda Garcia is a native of Guatemala and has extensive experience in human resources and training. Upon arriving in the US, she began tutoring and realized she was passionate about sharing her language.

WorkReady Credential

with Ann Sargent

Nov

November 1st to March 31st, 2020

Free More Info

If you’re looking for a program to certify that you have the ‘soft’ or ‘transferrable’ skills employers value most, this workshop is for you!

WorkReady is a portable credential endorsed by businesses throughout Maine. The course is designed around seven standards critical for finding a career that’s a good fit, landing a job and keeping it - the WorkReady curriculum addresses seven basic standards, including personal motivations and challenges to employment, effective communication and interpersonal skills, understanding taxes and benefits, job searching, and resume and portfolio preparation.

Course