Professional Skills

Start Your Own Business!

We will answer the five most important questions that will come up many times in planning your business: Who are you? What will you offer? Who will be your customers and competition? What are the cost estimates? How will the customers know about you? Leave the class with resources and an action plan to get started on creating your own business.

As of 3/9/2022: 3-foot distancing required, masks optional.

Jill Braceland has been designing and delivering seminars in management and writing tools for more than 30 years. She has a reputation for offering seminars that are interactive, practical, and presented in an easy, friendly manner.

The following two-session courses are for those who have mastered the basics taught in Series 100. Each class is stand-alone and not dependent on the others. In-class laptops with MS Office 2016 provided for consistency. No personal computers, please. Enjoy this small class environment for a supportive learning experience.

Introduction to MS Office 2016 - Word: This powerful word processing program allows users to type and manipulate text in a graphic environment that resembles a page of paper. Learn to use the basic functions to create customized documents that can wow!

As of 3/9/2022: 3-foot distancing required, masks optional.

Note: Date changed from original schedule (was 5/10-5/12).

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industry. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

The following two-session courses are for those who have mastered the basics taught in Series 100. Each class is stand-alone and not dependent on the others. In-class laptops with MS Office 2016 provided for consistency. No personal computers, please. Enjoy this small class environment for a supportive learning experience.

Excel is not just a data-keeping tool. Expanding on the tools learned in the Excel Spreadsheet Basics course, discover how and why formulas make Excel smart. Cover formulas and their functions as well as VLOOKUP, Pivot and Data Tables, Nested IF, Index & Match, Choose and so much more. Take your skills to the next level!

Note: Date changes from original schedule (was 5/24-5/31).

As of 3/9/2022: 3-foot distancing required, masks optional.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industry. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Looking for meaningful work? Our community needs 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 this wonderful ONLINE training and certificate program. This training will prepare you for employment through local social services agencies and equip you to work with children who qualify for services. The program can be started at any time and finished at your own pace.

You will complete 12 online modules then three 4-hour live (in-person or virtual) sessions. Once the modules are completed, you will receive free online blood borne pathogen training and Child and Adult First Aid & CPR certification. In just 40 hours, our free remote training program can get you certified and on your way to a life-changing profession. 

Must be a Maine resident, and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma (or equivalent) to become certified. This is a free course, the $25 fee covers administrative costs.

Jeffrey Carpenter is the Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services. He is responsible for recruiting Behavior Health Professionals throughout the state by networking with high schools, vocational schools, state colleges, universities and adult education programs. He is here to help you through this opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.