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Through free classes and individual coaching, we help people find success in their careers, start and grow small businesses, and gain financial stability.
Participants in our programs accomplish all kinds of personal, work, and financial success, big and small. Here are recent stories of people from all across Maine who are reaching their goals.
When I took New Ventures Maine’s website building class, I was frustrated with my existing author website. I write award-winning children's books–upbeat, timeless stories for middle graders. My site looked professional, but I didn't know how to make changes to it. I...
The hardest years of my life were 2020 to 2023. A series of tragic events, including a near-fatal crash and the loss of many loved ones, led to some terrible decisions. In 2022 I found myself facing a judge in a courtroom and being sentenced to jail time, years of...
I came to the U.S. from the Democratic Republic of the Congo with my two children in 2022 to escape persecution. My husband is still there. We are hopeful that he can join us in the future. When we first arrived, we spent two days in a homeless shelter and then moved...
When I heard about the Family Development Account (FDA) program, I thought I might qualify and hoped the program could help me to purchase a reliable car. I worked with my NVME coach to set up an FDA account in December of 2022. I had a car when I started the program,...