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.
Working at your own pace, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 six-week class covers topic areas such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media, and email marketing as well as free products from Empower by GoDaddy.
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.
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.
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.
Are you considering a job change? In three one-hour class sessions designed for women*, our professional staff will guide you in identifying work options and benefits that fit with your interests, skills, and values.
*people who identify as women or gender-expansive
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.
*people who identify as women or gender-expansive
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.
