Through free classes and individual coaching, we help people find good jobs, further their education, launch new businesses and build their assets. Search here for upcoming NVME classes. View all classes that are currently scheduled or use the filters for dates, type of class (in person, online, self-paced), and time of day. Click on the short description for more information and a link to register.
Class guide:
Internet and an internet-connected device are required for self-paced and online classes.
In-Person
Face-to-face classes meet at one of our local centers or other convenient locations.
Online
Interactive classes meet at a set time on Zoom.
Self-Paced
Class material is available anytime for you to work at your own pace.
This interactive five-session class with our professional staff will help you gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, save, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals to achieve greater financial stability.
Setting money aside helps you plan for the future and reach your goals. While saving can be challenging, taking small steps can make a difference. Learn more from our professional staff in this one-hour workshop.
This one-hour session with our professional staff is for anyone wanting to learn more about matched savings programs. The Rainy Day Savings and Family Development Account programs can help you save for a goal by matching your savings with additional funds. Join this one-hour session to learn more and ask questions.
In four weekly Zoom sessions of lively activities and discussion, you will assess your own skills, interests, and experiences to figure out what career options might be best. You will then be guided to create an action plan that will help you achieve success.
Could you use a boost in your job search? This one-hour workshop is for job seekers of all backgrounds who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a new job. Our professional staff will guide you to create your own job search plan and review resources available to help you, including online job searching and networking.
This interactive five-session class with our professional staff will help you gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, save, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals to achieve greater financial stability.
Maine needs construction workers. In this one-hour Zoom session, women* and underrepresented workers will explore high-wage careers in the construction trades as well as low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities.
Maine needs forestry workers. Take advantage of this one-hour Zoom session designed for women* and underrepresented workers who are interested in exploring careers within the forestry trades.
Learn how to organize your financial records, understand your tax responsibilities, become familiar with tax forms, and file your taxes with confidence from our professional staff. This one-hour workshop is designed for sole proprietors.
Need to write or update your resume? In this one-hour interactive workshop, you will learn how to create an effective resume that highlights your skills and experience from our professional staff.
This three-session class with our professional staff covers the basics of writing a business plan, marketing, recordkeeping, and cash planning. The class is for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business.
This interactive five-session class with our professional staff will help you gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, save, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals to achieve greater financial stability.
Join this one-hour workshop and prepare to interview with confidence. Our professional staff will guide you in exploring different types of interviews, tips for answering difficult questions, and what steps to take after the interview.
Venturing Forth is a 60-hour course in business planning covering these topics in depth: your customer, competition, marketing, record keeping, taxes, financing, legal aspects, and more.
Having a sense of your overall financial situation can assist you in creating and using a budget. In this one-hour interactive workshop with our professional staff, we will explore building a budget that works for you.
Do you need a new or updated website for your business? This class provides business owners with tools to create a professional website that reflects your brand and meets your business’s needs. This class covers topic areas such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media, and email marketing as well as free products from Empower by GoDaddy.