NEW —15 iPhone/iPad Vision Accessibility Features Many people have vision issues. A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this course you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.

Tame Your Mac Images.   Many people have 1,000 or more images stored in their Mac desktop/laptop Photos App. Frustration sets in when one tries to locate a picture or a video among the multitude of saved images. Understanding the built-in organization of the Mac Photos app is the first thing you will learn in this course. Next comes organizing your images and video into albums and folders in order to develop your own management system. Plus, you will also learn how to tag people in photos and create shared albums that you can invite friends and family to view.

Set up an appointment with adult education staff for intake, assessment and advising. After we get to know you and your goals, you will take the CASAS reading and math tests, which helps us determine your learning level. These are not graded and the score is informational. It helps us get to know you as a unique learner so we can support your educational goals. Once intake and assessment is complete, you can begin preparing for the HiSET by attending learning labs. A qualified instructor will help you strategize your learning tasks so you get the support you need in the areas you need it.  For more information please visit us at: https://boothbayae.maineadulted.org/ or email:  kwinslow@aos98schools.org

Multilingual Language Learning This 'all levels' class is for students who are learning English as a second language. Instruction is individualized based on a student’s native language and designed to help students improve speech, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Students should enroll in this class in advance. To set up an intake and advising appointment and CASAS assessment, please contact Program Director Raye Leonard at rleonard@aos98schools.org or call (207) 542-8170.

This 16-week program includes in-person skills labs and live via Zoom class meetings that prepare you to pass the national certification. Upon completion of the program, you will sit for your Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam through NHA. Externships may be available in your area.

Live Zoom classes meet 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning 2/25 with a second session starting 6/17.

 To register, please email info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

In this beginner’s stitching class, we will be learning how to create the disappearing 9 patch quilting pattern.  Fabric will be provided by the instructor, but participants are welcome to bring their own.  Students must bring their own: sewing machine (in good working condition), thread, pins, scissors, and other sewing/quilting notions.  

Are you self-employed and want to understand more about taxes for your business? In this class, you will learn about what is needed to prepare federal taxes and organize your financial records. New Ventures Maine will also review different types of expenses, tax forms, and types of taxes for the self employed. Please complete your registration by clicking this link to fill out New Ventures Maine's form. Choose your class from the listing on the page. This will ensure that you get the online meeting link.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

16 weeks, 5:30 - 7:30 pm starting 2/26/25, or online anytime, at your own pace.

To register, please email info@academyofmedicalprofessions.com.