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AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine will offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for November that will allow individuals to gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Classes include single and multi-session classes provided in interactive and self-paced online formats.
The full class schedule with offerings for November and beyond is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses.
Some are:
My Money Works: Tuesday, Nov. 1-29, 10-11 a.m. Gain the skills and confidence to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals with a plan to achieve greater financial stability.
Managing Your Money workshops: Wednesday, Nov. 2-16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn to budget, repair your credit, and create a savings plan. May attend one, two or all three – Nov. 2, Budgeting Basics; Nov. 9: Let’s Talk About Credit; Nov. 16: Build Your Savings.
Making Career Choices: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 10-11 a.m., 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10-11 a.m. Covers what to consider when making a career choice and resources to help you succeed.
Building a Strong Future: Wednesday, Nov. 2-16, 10-11:30 a.m. Take steps toward work that aligns with your values and skills while also meeting your needs, such as desired salary and benefits. In three, 90-minute class sessions, you will begin to build your plan for the strong future you envision.
Building Confidence: Tuesday, Nov. 8-22, 10-11 a.m. Whether you are navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, join this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong.
Job Search Workshops: Tuesday, Nov. 8-22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ready for a new job or a career change? Join us for one, two, or all three of these workshops. Nov. 8: Job Search Strategies; Nov. 15: Resume Strategies; Nov. 22: Interview Strategies.
Introduction to Self-Employment: Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6, noon-1 p.m. Pros and cons of owning your own business, steps needed for start-up, major elements of a business plan, and resources to help you succeed.
Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed: Wednesday, Nov. 30, noon-1 p.m. Learn how to organize your financial records, understand tax responsibilities, become familiar with tax forms, and file your taxes with confidence. This workshop is designed for sole proprietors.
Grow Your Business Online: Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create a compelling web presence and website for your small business. Made possible by Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine. Enroll anytime. Work at your own pace. Complete by Dec. 31.
My Next Career Move: Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Identify high-growth job fields, explore education and training options. Strengthen your resume for a targeted job search. Enroll by Nov. 18. Work at your own pace. Complete by Dec. 31.
