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.
Internet and an internet-connected device are required for self-paced and online classes.
Face-to-face classes meet at one of our local centers or other convenient locations.
Interactive classes meet at a set time on Zoom.
Class material is available anytime for you to work at your own pace.
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This one-hour workshop with our professional staff introduces you to marketing strategies for your small business—developing a mission statement and customer profiles, conducting market research, branding, and selling. We’ll give you a framework so that you can create your own marketing strategies for your business.
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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This one-hour workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. Our professional staff cover the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.
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This one-hour workshop with our professional staff introduces you to marketing strategies for your small business—developing a mission statement and customer profiles, conducting market research, branding, and selling. We’ll give you a framework so that you can create your own marketing strategies for your business.
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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. |
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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. |
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Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This one-hour workshop will point you in the right direction. Our professional staff will cover what to consider when making a career choice and the resources available to help you succeed. 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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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Work for Yourself@50+, a 90-minute workshop from our professional staff, will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. |
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Learn how to reduce your debt, improve your credit, and maintain a good credit score in this one-hour workshop. Our professional staff will help you create your own step-by-step plan to pay down your debt. |
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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. |
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This one-hour workshop with our professional staff introduces you to marketing strategies for your small business—developing a mission statement and customer profiles, conducting market research, branding, and selling. We’ll give you a framework so that you can create your own marketing strategies for your business. |
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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. |
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This workshop will help you understand the basics of keeping accurate financial records. Our professional staff will present several choices so you can choose the system that works best for your business. |
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