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Algebra and Number Skills: Online Support
with January Hapworth
Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students may occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.
These online tutoring sessions will help support students who are enrolled or are prepariung to enroll in Algebra I and/or entry-level college math.
Sessions must be scheduled with the instructor. Contact the Adult Education office at 207-474-7553 for more details.
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Reading and Writing Skills for College
with Jeremy Lehan
If you are planning to take or are currently enrolled in a college reading or writing class, this class is for you.
Reading/Writing Skills will help students improve reading comprehension and critical analysis; in addition, it will cover the grammar and writing skills that are required for success in college level courses.
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Algebra and Number Skills for College
with January Hapworth
Are you preparing to take or currently taking a college math course? In Algebra and Number Skills, there will be a review of whole number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, and other essential math skills. You will also learn essential algebraic terms, equations, and processes. This knowledge will increase your understanding and lead to greater success!
Reading and Writing Skills: Online Support
with Heather Toth
Note: This class will be offered virtually through a combination of email, texting, Zoom, and/or online learning. Students may occasionally be required to come to Skowhegan Area High School for testing.
These online tutoring sessions will help support students who are enrolled or are prepariung to enroll in college reading or writing classes.
Sessions must be scheduled with the instructor on Tuesday only. Contact the Adult Education office at 207-474-7553 for more details.
Alice Haiss Scholarship Fund
Alice Haiss of Skowhegan worked as an adult education teacher for many years as part of the Somerset County Basic Skills Program. She was a literacy, basic skills, GED Preparation and English as a Second Language teacher at the program's Learning Center. She also taught GED Preparation, basic and life skills at the Somerset County Jail for years. During that period, she took part in a federal grant project called the Esteem Machine that combined the teaching of life skills with academic skills.
Haiss also worked for Educational Skills, Inc., where she facilitated Project Resiliency, and intervention program to prevent female juvenile offenders from being incarcerated at a youth correctional center. The program focused on the development of problem solving, communication, team-building, and self-esteem building.
This scholarship will benefit any adult education learners who are pursuing education or training in high demand, high skill, or high wage occupations.
Awards will be announced yearly at the Adult Education Graduation in June.
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FAME - Finance Authority of Maine Free Workshops
FAME (the Finance Authority of Maine) is offering several FREE online workshops this winter/spring.
For more information - check out their website by clicking here
Workshops being offered - Clink on workshop for the link:
Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications
September 18, 2024 7:00pm
https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvf--upzsrGdDaQlSA1z6oJa_iZJ5ZXh6_
College Savings Options for Higher Education
October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm
https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodemvrjwrHNztzymm8uMfb80axaSOh7KI
Adulting 101: Money Starts
October 9, 2024 6:30pm
Zoom link: https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfuiqpzItH9ffWgW9ekExHn7sndjIcj3K
Adulting 102: Money Grows
October 23, 2024 6:30pm
Zoom link: https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdO-vqjIoH9I4nt_kpefTseJRKXuDpehg
Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips
Wednesday, November 13th at 6pm
ZoomLink: https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckf-ypqTIoGdwmYjQ-WaS7wmyOksOFLdaA#/registration
Planning and Paying for College
December 2, 2024 7:00pm
Zoom Link: https://famemaine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsf-2uqzwiHt0kNMXZCO3ovAhobZ7PNlG-