My coach supported me and helped me understand my value in the workplace because of my skills and education. She helped me see that all the things we learn throughout life are valuable (sometimes more valuable than we think!).
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NVME empowers Maine people to define and achieve their career, self-employment, and financial goals.
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Celebrating Your Wins
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.
During the My Money Works class I was able to put all my knowledge into action and began building my financial standing.
When I retired in the spring of 2024, I wanted to rebuild my equestrian training and horse boarding business in a new location. I took a number of classes offered by New Ventures Maine, including Business Basics, where I developed my mission statement, identified my...
My treasured vision was to see the Swiss Alps, which had been on my bucket list since I saw “The Sound of Music” when I was six years old. I vowed that I would go there one day. Miraculously, my dream came true!
I connected with New Ventures Maine and took the My Money Works class. I was able to fix my credit; I purchased a newer, safe, reliable minivan with the help of a Family Development Account, for which NVME walked me through the process; and, we found a nice house to ren...