New Ventures Maine is among 17 community-based organizations selected to receive funds to help older adults build the skills to work for themselves. Augusta, ME – AARP Foundation has awarded a generous grant to New Ventures Maine (NVME) to conduct Work for Yourself@50+℠ workshops in communities around the state beginning in Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston. This national grant initiative is designed to help vulnerable older adults assess opportunities …
Have you been thinking about finishing your college degree? Going back to school can be hard. It can mean balancing work, family, school, and homework. Even with these challenges, it is worth it. Click here to read more. 1-in-5 Mainers over age 24 have college credits but have not earned a degree. If the cost of tuition is holding you back, there are resources available to help you …
New Ventures Maine (NVME) has been helping small enterprises boost their marketing and grow their businesses for over 7 years through small grant awards. Mini-grants of not more than $400 are awarded several times a year through a competitive application to businesses that have 5 or fewer full-time employees and annual sales of $250,000 or less. Now, the Marketing Mini-grant program itself has gotten a boost through investments …
If life got in your way of completing college, you’re not alone. An estimated 230,000 adults in Maine have some college credits but couldn’t complete their degree because of family obligations, financial capacity, or other challenges. Even if college feels out of reach in your budget, don’t be afraid to try it out. By using scholarships, federal education grants, matched savings, and other resources, many students can leave college …