FAME is offering several web-based workshops this semester. All workshops will be offered via Zoom and will be free of charge. If you have questions about these workshops, Michelle Radley at MRadley@FAMEmaine.com.

Adulting 101: For the Love of Money - Feb. 12, 6:30 pm 

Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications - Feb. 26, 7:00 pm

Planning and Paying for College - Mar. 5, 6:00 pm

Adulting 102: Money Grows - Mar. 19, 6:30 pm

Spring Into College Savings: The Alfond Grant and Maine's College Savings Program - Apr. 2, 7:00 pm

Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips - May 7, 6:00 pm 

Putting the Literacy in Financial Literacy: Book Club with FAME - Feb. 2 & 18, Mar. 4 & 18, Apr., 1, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Val is a lifelong business educator with over 45 years of teaching experience in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops. During these three sessions, you will learn basic accounting principles and how to apply them to setting up QuickBooks online for a small business or organization. The design of the course is that you'll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. For this workshop, you have the option to receive a yearlong subscription to QB online. Upon registration, you will receive a survey that will provide information about this opportunity and allow the instructor to tailor the course to meet your needs. This is a live online class using ZOOM.

For more information contact: adultedinfo@ellsworthschools.org.

This course will go over the basics of the gig economy and how to use gig economy apps to supplement your income. We will start with household names such as Doordash, Spark, and Instacart and eventually go over at-home opportunities in the gig economy. Other apps that we will go over are Grubhub, Uber Eats, Field Agent, Best Mark, Shipt, Carvertise, Mobilads, Wrapify, Respondent Survey, Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, and User Testing. We will go over metrics such as acceptance rate, completion rate, and dollars per mile. We will go over different types of income and what it generally takes to pay the rent when you work in the gig economy.

Michael Cormier has performed over 3,000 deliveries in the gig economy and has worked for over seven gig economy apps. Mike got his start with Doordash in October of 2021 and now exclusively works in the gig economy.

Designed for students of all ages, this class thoroughly explains how to effectively plan for the future, ensuring peace of mind and financial security. Discussion will include the key elements of estate planning, retirement planning, advance directives, various options and strategies to pay for long-term care, and how to pass your assets outside the probate process. Attorney Mark Nale and Attorney Matthew Nale will also be available after class to answer any questions.

Mark Nale, Esq. and Matthew Nale, Esq. are members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and the Maine State Bar Association (Elder Law Section, and Trusts & Estates Section) The fee helps cover administrative costs at AACE.

This course will go over the basics of the gig economy and how to use gig economy apps to supplement your income. We will start with household names such as Doordash, Spark, and Instacart and eventually go over at-home opportunities in the gig economy. Other apps that we will go over are Grubhub, Uber Eats, Field Agent, Best Mark, Shipt, Carvertise, Mobilads, Wrapify, Respondent Survey, Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, and User Testing. We will go over metrics such as acceptance rate, completion rate, and dollars per mile. We will go over different types of income and what it generally takes to pay the rent when you work in the gig economy.

Michael Cormier has performed over 3,000 deliveries in the gig economy and has worked for over seven gig economy apps. Mike got his start with Doordash in October of 2021 and now exclusively works in the gig economy.

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Struggling with debt? Looking to alleviate financial stress? Come learn how to become debt-free while building a strong, secure financial house that protects your loved ones and helps you attain goals and dreams. The fee helps cover administrative costs at AACE.

Is your money working as hard for you as you do for it? Are you confident in your current investment strategy? Whether you are brand new to investing or a seasoned investor, join us to learn the power of compounding interest, managing risk, and strategically investing to reach your goals. The fee helps cover administrative costs at AACE.