AUGUSTA — AARP Foundation has partnered with New Ventures Maine on free workshops for those over 50 considering self-employment, but not knowing where to start.
The AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ guides participants through a series of steps to help them explore and prepare for launching a business idea. New Ventures Maine is offering Work for Yourself@50+ workshops in October at locations in Maine and online.
AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ will help adults age 50+ gain the knowledge, support and resources they need to make informed decisions and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The two-hour workshop will walk participants through the Work for Yourself@50+ materials and connect them with local resources to help them reach their goals.
The workshop will be offered at five locations and dates starting Tuesday Oct. 1:
* Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at New Ventures Maine office, 108 Perham St. Farmington.
* Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Windham/Raymond Adult Education, 406 Gray Road, Windham.
* Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Gorham Adult Education, 106 Weeks Road, Gorham.
* Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m., online webinar.
For registration and other information visit newventuresmaine.org or contact Karleen Andrews at New Ventures Maine at 207-557-1885, or email karleen.andrews@maine.edu
For more information on the Work for Yourself@50+, visit aarpfoundation.org/workforyourself.