Children’s behavioral health services are vital to Maine’s children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health disorders and their families. 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. This online training will equip you to successfully help children who are currently on a waitlist 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 bloodborne 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. Assistance with job placement is provided to anyone who completes the program. Assistance with technology may be available. Prerequisites: A high school diploma or equivalency. Proof of high school completion is required, along with CPR/first aid certification. Funds are available to reimburse for the cost of CPR/first aid training.

*Once registered you will be contacted by Woodfords Family Services

Must be 18 years or older upon completion of the course.

Instructor: Woodfords Family Services

Self-paced and asynchronous Online Free

This class is all about interviewing, specifically how to use the S.T.A.R. method and how to give performance-based answers that highlight your ability to do the work required, even if you don't have the skills and experience … yet. If you want to set yourself apart from the crowd and increase your chances at employment, you have to learn how to focus on performance. If you're nervous about interviewing and want to learn some tips that will give you control as an interviewee, this is the class for you! 1:1 support is available as a follow up for anyone who needs interviewing practice. 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.

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

Did you know...your iPhone tracks your movements? The keyboard has hidden keys? You can write and draw on your photographs. You can calculate in your search window. Our iPhones/iPads have many time-saving features that allow you to be creative, efficient, and have fun. These “hidden gems” will show you how to learn the advanced features of your iPhone and iPad.

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

The vast majority of iPhone users rarely access all of the available iPhone features. In this course, learn to use your iPhone to the best possible advantage. Some critical features covered include AppleID and password; structure of the iPhone(buttons and how they work); best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and email; how to use the Control Center; mastering Settings; updating operating systems; using key apps; and more. An additional session will include iOS updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones.

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this course, you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

In our basic course on hidden gems, we explored: tracking, slide to type, customizing your control center, and accessing the built-in scanner among other cool features. In this level 2 course, we delve into the additional secrets of iPhones and iPads. Learn how to set up helpful widgets, control text size, choose an interesting Siri sidekick, access important privacy features, and more. You’ll definitely increase your understanding of the intricacies of your iPhone and/or iPad.