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BUSINESS BASIC

with Karleen Andrews

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Start your own Business. This class covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, cash planning and is suitable for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business. It will help you assess the feasibility, desirability, and viability of your business idea and get you started with your plan.

For more information you can email karleen.andrews@maine.edu or call her at (207) 557-1885.

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Introduction to Self-Employment

with Karleen Andrews

Feb

February 9th, 2021

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This one-session workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.

For more information you can email karleen.andrews@maine.edu or call her at (207) 557-1885.

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Work for Yourself@50+

with Karleen Andrews

Apr

April 15th, 2021

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Are you over 50 and looking for ways to improve your current financial situation? Work for Yourself@50+ has the information you need to succeed. It will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment.

The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps; it is a careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself.

While this workshop is designed for encore entrepreneurs (age 50+), anyone interested in starting a business is welcome to attend.For more information you can email karleen.andrews@maine.edu or call her at (207) 557-1885.

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Behavior Health Professional Certification Training

with Woodfords Family Service

Jun

June 30th, 2021

$25 More Info

Our community is looking for individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Children’s Behavioral Health Services are vital to Maine’s children with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Disorders and their families. And the need in our area is great!

As an integral part of the child’s treatment team, a Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) has the opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping a child grow and develop to their full potential.

We are excited to connect our community with Woodfords Family Service for this wonderful ONLINE training program. The online training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a wait list for services. The training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.

You will complete 12 online modules then two 4-hour live sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and virtual First Aid & CPR training if you do not already possess those certifications. The entire training requirements will take about 45 hours.

Registration is ongoing till June 30, 2021.

Any individual who will be 18 years of age or older upon completion of the course may register.

The administration fee of $25.

See Blended Learning Curriculum at Woodfords Family Service for more information.

You can call Franklin County Adult Education and get a registration form to mail to Woodfords Family Service.

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