New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for May that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money.
Classes are:
Grow Your Business Online: self-paced, complete by May 31. Create a compelling web presence and website for your small business.
Making Career Choices: Tuesday, May 3, 10–11 a.m. Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This workshop will point you in the right direction. We will cover what to consider when making a career choice and resources to help you succeed. (Also offered Wednesday, May 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m.)
Managing Your Money Classes: Tuesdays, May 3 through 17, noon–1 p.m. Learn to budget, repair your credit, and create a savings plan. Join us for one, two, or all three classes. May 3, Budgeting Basics; May 10, Let’s Talk About Credit; May 17, Build Your Savings.
Connecting Women to Construction Careers: Wednesday, May 4, 6-7:30 p.m. This 90-minute virtual session is designed for women and underrepresented workers to explore high-wage careers within the construction trades as well as low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities.
Introduction to Self-Employment: Thursday, May 5, noon–1 p.m. Is self-employment the right choice for you? The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, steps needed for start-up, major elements of a business plan, and resources to help you succeed. (Also offered Wednesday, June 1, 6-7 p.m.)
Building Confidence: Wednesdays, May 11-25, 10–11:30 a.m. Whether you are navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, join this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong.
Business Basics: Wednesdays, May 11 through 25, 6–7 p.m. This class covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, and cash planning. It will help you assess the feasibility, desirability, and viability of your business idea and get you started with your plan.
My Money Works: Wednesdays, June 1 through 29, 10–11 a.m. Gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set financial goals with a plan to achieve greater financial stability.
My Next Career Move: Self-paced; enroll by June 1, complete by Aug. 31. Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Identify high-growth job fields, explore education and training options. Strengthen your resume for a targeted job search.
For the full schedule of classes and to sign up, visit bitnewventuresmaine.org/class-schedules/ or call 800-442-2092.
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