This course will be hosted by Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta at their state-of-the-art facility at 115 State St., Augusta, Maine. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn about corrections.

Program Highlights:

• Taught by multiple first-rate Correctional Officers with years of experience
• Successfully delivering an in-depth program with proven results
• Earn to Learn opportunities for qualifying applicants

Training Components:

• Orientation
• Practical Training

Prerequisites:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Adult Education Intake Paperwork
• CASAS Reading & Comprehension Assessment
• Application and Interview

Call Augusta Adult & Community Education at 207-626-2470 for more information.

For those who have earned Mastery in Digital Literacy, the A+ Certification online class will help you prepare for the A+ certification exam.

This lab time is for community members who have questions about the functioning of their computers or smartphones and want some coaching. This is also a lab time for students to work on their online courses.

Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills.

Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: 

Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS

Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs

Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Accessing Telehealth Appointments, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint

Please call our office at 207-626-2470 for more information. Class is in person on Tuesdays and is a support lab on Thursdays.

Please call our office at 207-626-2470 for more information. Class is in person on Tuesdays and is a support lab on Thursdays.

Learn how to use all of the features of Microsoft Excel 2016 to make your documents amazing. Students will learn how to add tables, format text, create templates, add references, graphics, build forms, and much more.

Learn how to use all of the features of Microsoft Excel 2016 to make your documents amazing. Students will learn how to add tables, format text, create templates, add references, graphics, build forms, and much more.

Maine Veterans' Home, in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education and the Maine Community College System, is offering a FREE, state-approved CNA training program.

CNAs are caregivers who work directly with patients and residents to assist them with their activities of daily living, including their safety and comfort.

This course will be hosted by Maine Veterans’ Homes in Augusta at their new state-of-the-art facility located at 35 Heroes Way Augusta Maine. Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn the art of caregiving in a holistic healthcare model and give back to our Honored Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star family members.

Program Highlights:

• FREE Tuition through the Maine Community College System

• Taught by a first-rate Registered Nurse with years of experience,

• Successfully delivering an in-depth program with proven results.

• Earn to Learn opportunities for qualifying applicantsTraining Components:

• Includes the state-required curriculum of 70 hours in the classroom

• 20 hours of essential skill labs

• 40 hours of clinical training prerequisites:

• Adult Education Intake Paperwork

• CASAS Reading & Comprehension Assessment*

• Application and Interview

• Updated Immunization Records

All CASAS assessments must be completed by September 1, 2024, to be eligible for the September 16, 2024 training.

Please call our office at 207-626-2470 or email us at adulted@augustaschools.org for information.