Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you’ll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You’ll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this one-hour workshop as we talk scholarships. 

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.

During this one-day outside workshop, you’ll be wearing snowshoes while improving your skills with compasses (taking and following bearings), fire building, cooking using various techniques, shelter building, how to search for a separated group member and handling some possible first aid issues.Designed for those with some knowledge who will be leading family members or small groups in the colder weather outdoors, or preparing to become a Registered Maine Guide.

Location:  17 Webb Field Road, Brunswick ME.

Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or are you considering returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. 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.

Questions about Medicare? Join Jo-Ann Neal for this informational seminar outlining the basics of Medicare. Jo-Ann will answer your questions including what Medicare does and does NOT cover when to enroll, the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans, and which plan is best for you. Following the presentation, Jo-Ann will be available for a question and answer session. Jo-Ann Neal of Allen Insurance and Financial is a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare. Jo-Ann joined Allen Insurance and Financial in May 2013, bringing with her 10+ years of human resources and benefits administration experience. In 2016, she earned a Benefits Account Manager certification from the National Association of Health Insurance Underwriters and became appointed to work with customers on Medicare plans. 

Maine needs construction workers. In this one-hour Zoom session, women and people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, 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. 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.  

Maine needs forestry workers. Take advantage of this one-hour Zoom session designed for women and people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, and underrepresented workers who are interested in exploring careers within the forestry trades. 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.

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. 

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.