Get started in the HiSET® Program by attending our orientation for new students. Orientation will provide an overview of the HiSET® process and guide participants through intake, assessment, and pre-testing. Workshops on college and career planning, financial literacy, and technology skills (all essential skills for success at college and in the workplace) will be provided.

Attendance at orientation classes is mandatory.

At the end of orientation, students will be referred to final HiSET® testing or scheduled for additional academic help.

Classes begin every 4 weeks --- call 474-7553 to schedule your orientation.

Power Query allows you to import and shape data. It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data. Power Pivot allows data modeling and calculations. It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool. It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting.

This is a live online class using ZOOM.

In this one-night training, learn the essentials of recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and effectively beginning emergency treatment.  Participants will learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

Students will need to pick up and review the BLS Provider Manual prior to class so that they are prepared for an open-book test at the end of the training.  

*Upon successful completion, participants will receive an AHA CPR certification & card.

Designed for students of all ages, this class provides a thorough understanding of how to effectively plan for the future, ensuring peace of mind and financial security. Discussion will include the key elements of estate planning, retirement planning, advance directives, various options and strategies to pay for long-term care, and how to pass your assets outside of the probate process. Attorney Nale will be available after class to answer any questions.

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency?

Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.

If you never learned to ride a bike, you're not alone! We will guide you through simple steps to help you get rolling and build your confidence on two wheels.

This class is open to teenagers and adults who haven't learned to ride a bike before. Bring a bike to learn on, one where the seat can be set low enough to sit with both heels flat on the ground and knees slightly bent. We will focus on balancing, pedaling, and control.

A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16 years. Rain date will be Saturday May 17. Donations are welcome to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine by cash, or check at class, or via their website at www.bikemaine.org/donate

Join us for a bike maintenance workship for teens and adults. Are you curious about bicycle mechanics, or would you like to maintain your bike better, or get your bike ready for spring? Bring your bike and tool kit, if you have one. A parent or guardian must accompany students 13-16 years. Rain date will be May 17. Donations are welcme to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine by cash, or check at class, or via their website at www.bikemaine.org/donate

Learn the foundamentals of casting on a one-to-one basis. Beginners to advanced casters will learn or improve the basic cast, roll cast, and mends. In addition you will learn line management, casting in wind, hauling, and other useful tasks.

The class will be held OUTDOORS. Dress for outdoor practice. Also bring a hat and sunglasses. Bring a 4-7 wt. leader with a practice fly. Dates of class can be flexible if weather conditions prevent a class. Particpants will be notified accordingly.