Tips and tricks to keep your account from being hacked and spoofed.  Learn about authentication options, enabling two-factor authentication, and how to know exactly what you are sharing and who you are sharing it with.  We’ll cover what to do if your account has been compromised and best practices to prevent it from happening repeatedly. 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.

Are you self-employed and want to understand more about taxes for your business? In this class, you will learn about what is needed to prepare federal taxes and organize your financial records.   We will also review different types of expenses, tax forms, and types of taxes for the self-employed.

Offered by New Ventures Maine. 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. For more information visit newventuresmaine.org

Could you use a boost in your job search? This one-hour workshop is for job seekers of all backgrounds who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a new job. Our professional staff will guide you to create your own job search plan and review resources available to help you, including online job searching and networking. Offered by New Ventures Maine.

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. For more information visit newventuresmaine.org

This three-session class with our professional staff covers the basics of writing a business plan, marketing, recordkeeping, and cash planning. The class is for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business. Offered by New Ventures Maine.

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. For more information visit newventuresmaine.org

This module is required for persons seeking licensing as day care providers.

First aid training is designed to teach people the basic principles and techniques to provide immediate help if they witness a serious injury or illness. The goal of first aid is to preserve life and prevent the condition from worsening, in the safest way possible, until professional medical help is available. This module concentrates on medical emergencies commonly suffered by children, like falls, poisonings, musculoskeletal injuries, etc.

We will explore search engines that won’t track you or download your data and how to use incognito browsing when using a public device.  We’ll discuss web browser and search engine options, and best practices to both keep your data safe and ensure your privacy. 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.

Join this one-hour workshop and prepare to interview with confidence. Our professional staff will guide you in exploring different types of interviews, tips for answering difficult questions, and what steps to take after the interview.  Offered by New Ventures Maine.

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. For more information visit newventuresmaine.org

Finance Authority of Maine’s (FAME) College Access and Financial Education team has put together a series of virtual workshops specifically for adults. All sessions are free, but you must register in advance. An email with a link to the online session will be sent in advance of the class.

So, you’re on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. In Adulting 102, we will look at the differences between saving and investing, and if you are ready to invest, how to get started. Other topics will include protecting your assets (insurance), advanced budgeting, and understanding the role economics plays in our financial life.  Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as you take the next steps into adulting.  

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.