Maine needs construction workers. In this one-hour Zoom session, women* and underrepresented workers can explore high-wage careers in the construction trades as well as low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities. (*people who identify as women or as gender-expansive.) 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. For more information, visit newventuresmaine.org

Maine needs forestry workers. Take advantage of this one-hour Zoom session designed for women* and underrepresented workers who are interested in exploring careers within the forestry trades.  (*people who identify as women or as gender-expansive.) 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. For more information, visit newventuresmaine.org

Join Joelle in learning how to bind a French sewn book on tabs that will be laced into a folded paper cover. This will be a multi-gathering book, which can be used as a journal, to jot notes, collect favorite recipes or poems and more! Learn the tools and techniques of hand bookbinding with this beginner book structures class. Tools and materials provided. 

Learn the very basics of Tunisian Crochet. We will make a mini dishcloth using the Tunisian simple stitch and finish it up with a single crochet edge. All students will go home with a hook and yarn to practice their new skill. 

Wok and Cleaver Boot Camp Participants will learn how to season, care for, and use a Chinese wok and cleaver. The recipes for the class will include stir-frying, oven roasting, and preparing steamed rice. Those in the know bring containers just in case there are leftovers. Each student will take home a specially selected kit including a lightweight cast iron wok, wok spatula, carbon steel cleaver, honing steel, a heavy-duty cutting board, and one of Chris Toy’s six cookbooks. The retail value of the kit is $230.

Become nationally certified in 10 weeks as a Phlebotomy Technician.  Our course is all-inclusive and prepares you for national certification with live classes via Zoom and in-person skills labs.  You will be able to perform basic phlebotomy procedures, evaluate patients for ability to withstand venipuncture procedure, explain the procedure and answer patient questions, perform basic point of care testing, such as blood specimens for testing according to established standards.  Includes Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) national certification through NHA, books, resume, and job assistance. Live (Zoom) classes meet 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning 3/11/25 and a second session starts 6/17/25.

Tips and tricks to keep your account from being hacked and spoofed.  Learn about authentication options, enabling two-factor authentication, and how to know exactly what you are sharing and who you are sharing it with.  We’ll cover what to do if your account has been compromised and best practices to prevent it from happening repeatedly. 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.

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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.   We will also review different types of expenses, tax forms, and types of taxes for the self employed. 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. For more information, visit newventuresmaine.org