College Readiness

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Individual Tutoring

with EAE Team

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Want to privately improve your reading, writing or English speaking? We can pair you up with a qualified tutor to help you better your skills. Face to face online or in person.

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.

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.

WorkReady Credential

with Ann Sargent

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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. This is an online class. Ongoing enrollment.

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.

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 will 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 offered 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.

Computer Cafe 2

with EAE Team

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A computer lab designed to offer a space for people to access computer support from an experienced teacher, compassionate volunteers and fellow participants. You will be given instruction, as well as support in accessing information for learning new skills on your own. This is a 12-week lab. You purchase a punch card for 6 sessions, which can be renewed. Students enrolled in our academic programs receive a fee waiver for this session. Unfortunately, you’ll have to bring your own coffee! This is an in person lab. 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.

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