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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Understanding how cash flows in and out of your business is critical for your success. In this one-hour interactive workshop, our professional staff will guide you in exploring how to develop income and expense estimates, even before you start your business.
Whether you are navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business, or simply wanting to be more confident, join this three-session class with our professional staff to assess your skills and learn concrete tools to help you build your self-assurance and keep it strong.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.