by Jennifer DeJoy | Dec 19, 2024 | Participant Stories, Start Your Business Stories
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) based in Harrington, Maine. In 2015 for my initial training, I attended ASIS Massage Education in Prescott, Arizona, where I completed 750 hours of massage therapy education. I further pursued a 350-hour teacher-training program...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Sep 6, 2024 | Participant Stories, Start Your Business Stories
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...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Dec 1, 2023 | Central, Classes, News, Participant Stories, Start a Business
I am physically disabled due to chronic genetic diseases. When I had to end my career in social services to receive medical treatment, I needed to find a way to stay employed and love what I do while working from home. I have always been an artist. I am Indigenous and...
by Jennifer DeJoy | May 12, 2023 | Participant Stories, Southern, Start Your Business Stories
In 2019, I was wilting in corporate sales and I was feeling called to serve others. I ended up helping a woman with medical challenges; I shopped for her, brought in mail and took out garbage, and she cried with relief. I realized that there is a deep need for...
by AlyraD | Sep 30, 2019 | Participant Stories
In 2017 Theresa was referred to New Ventures Maine by Fedcap Rehabilitation Services. Fedcap is an organization that helps those receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) to find sustainable employment. After going through a divorce, Theresa moved to...