College Readiness

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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.

English for Life & Work

with Emily Nash

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This course is designed to help adults improve their reading, writing, proofreading, editing, and revising to prepare for standardized exams. We cover the basics of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph development, and will eventually write effective essays with clear ideas, smooth transitions, and logical support. We will practice planning, research, prewriting, and organizing our writing. Learning to proofread for punctuation, usage, content, and support will be emphasized. This class is an in-person class; 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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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.

Get Ready for HiSET!

with Emily Nash

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The HiSET is designed as a test of the knowledge and skills developed in high school and covers material on a range of subjects.

Learn what to expect on the HiSET, how to interpret questions, how to study, and other essential test-taking strategies, including test-taking skills! Studying and practice for all portions of the multiple-choice test will be covered, in addition to the essay-writing element. This is an in-person class; 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.

Computer Support for You!

with Ann Sargent

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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.

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.

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