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College Success Skills W24
with Carolyn Haskell, Augusta Adult and Community Education
College Success Skills: time management, organization, note-taking, test-taking, etc.
Uncertain of the steps for getting into KVCC? Are you already enrolled but in need of help choosing classes, building study skills, or planning for life after graduation? Call College & Career Success Coordinator, Carolyn Haskell, at (207) 453-3502 to schedule an appointment.
Carolyn is also available to meet here at AACE by appointment.
HiSET Prep English, Writing, Science, and Social Studies
with Rita Pender, Marshwood Adult & Community Education
Prepare to take the High School Equivalency Test (formerly GED) in the five required areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
No cost for HiSET students enrolled in Adult Education - please contact Marshwood Adult Education to register directly.
Enroll anytime! Call 207-384-5703 for details.
Class schedule:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offered between 2:00-8:00 PM
- Or by appointment
Official exam testing is free to Maine residents.
College & Career Advising
with Marci Dionne, Marshwood Adult & Community Education
Are you thinking about making a change in your job or career? Are you considering going back to school to further your training or education, but are not sure of your options? Our college and career advisor can meet with you to complete career assessments, explore options that fit your needs, and make a plan to help you reach your goal. Get side by side support with applying for financial aid and scholarships, placement in workforce training programs, resume writing, and interview skills. Additionally, basic Math, Algebra, and English courses are available, if needed, to help you improve your core skills. We’re here to assist you with your transition to a new job or training program.
HiSET Prep (Math)
with Wanda Kezar, Marshwood Adult & Community Education
Prepare to take the High School Equivalency Test (formerly GED) in the five required areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
No cost for HiSET students enrolled in Adult Education - please contact Marshwood Adult Education to register directly.
Enroll anytime! Call 207-384-5703 for details.
Class schedule:
- Wednesdays, 4:30-6 PM
- Or by appointment
Official exam testing is free to Maine residents.
College Prep English
with Joan Halloway, York Adult Education
Increase your reading and writing skills to be prepared for college. Call to register at 207.363.7922 or email scola@yorkschools.org. Rolling Admission. Instructor: Joan Holloway
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Workshop: Time Management and Study Skills
with Caroline Mitchell, Region 9 Adult & Community Education
This workshop will combine time management techniques with study skills to help a student learn strategies for college success. It will also include a survey of college vocabulary and explain who to go to for help with different issues. Knowing what the Bursar does versus what the financial aid office is responsible for can save you a lot of time and energy!
UMA Rumford
with Roz Hodge, Region 9 Adult & Community Education
Getting started in college is easier than you may think! UMA Rumford Center and Region 9 Adult Education are partners in your success. Don't navigate the waters of college alone! At Region 9 we offer free academic support and preparation to get you moving in the right direction.
Roz Hodge, the Student Services Coordinator for UMA's Rumfors Center will be at Region 9 Adult Education on the first Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:30pm to meet with prospective students. You can take a class or earn a degree right in Rumford, with multiple ways to complete classes: 100% online, live online in real time, or in person. In addition to classes, the center is available for studying, tutoring and advising.
Think you have to go into debt to go to college? Think again. Roz will share with you the many scholarships and programs that are available for students to take a class or complete a degree program with little or no expense!
What's the catch? Pre-registration.
Reserve your time slot by registering through any of the following methods:
-Register right here online
-Email: adulted@region9school.org
-Call: (207)364-2012 OPT 4
We would love to see you there!
Chemistry with Lab
with Rachel Aucoin, RSU #13 Adult and Community Education
For any and all students who are prepping for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology or other competitive majors, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions "Chemistry with lab" prerequisite. If you have been away from science courses for a while, this course is recommended to prep you for rigorous college science classes. Students who successfully complete this class will earn 1 high school credit. It will be offered entirely online, with required weekly review sessions conducted via Zoom. This course is provided at no cost to students through the Maine College and Career Access Services grant and RSU13 Adult & Community Education.
A required instructional period will be Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom. An additional Zoom review session will be offered each week. Students are required to attend these sessions. If a student is unable to attend this session, they must communicate with the course instructor.
This class is available for students enrolled in an Adult Education high school completion program, or post-secondary students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a college or career training program within 18 months. At this time, it is not intended as a credit recovery program for currently enrolled high school students in the K-12 system.