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Request for Information: Diploma, HiSET, College Transitions

Free

with Christa Galipeau

Calendar Current session started Aug 14, 2024

This is where your future begins!  Whether you are looking to complete your high school education (diploma or HiSET, formerly GED), wanting to brush off skills for college, or heading toward a career, this is the first step.  During this one-on-one meeting, we will discuss your academic history and current standing, any barriers to progress, and goals; short & long term. We will also give a clear picture of how our program works and what you can expect from us.   

We accept new students throughout the school year! Submit this request for information and we will be in touch!

 

ESL (English as a Second Language

Free

with Christa Galipeau

Calendar Current session started Aug 28, 2024

Aroostook County Adult Education Programs are all partnering with the EnGen online learning platform to provide ESL instruction, support and career guidance. 

EnGen is a personalized, career-aligned English learning platform that offers 130+ courses that equip learners of all levels with both language and career skills to access opportunities in high-demand fields.  Courses range from Beginner English Literacy to more advanced career-aligned courses in the fields of healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and many more.  

When you enroll in these courses through Adult Education you will have access to all the EnGEn courses as well as support and instruction from a local instructor who will work with you to ensure your success in ESL.  You will also have the option to work with the local instructor either in person or remotely via video conferencing.

Contact any of our Aroostook County Adult Education offices today to learn more.

In Southern Aroostook County 

Houlton/Hodgdon Adult and Community Education Center - (207) 538-3191

In Central Aroostook

MSAD1 Adult and Community Education (Presque Isle) - (207) 764-4776

Eastern Aroostook Adult and Community Education (Caribou) - 207-493-4272

In the St. John Valley 

Valley Unified Continuing Education - (207) 834-3536

Van Buren Adult and Community Education-(207) 868-5758

Adult Basic Education Classes

Free

with Candice Williams

Calendar Current session started Sep 3, 2024

We offer both Math and English courses for adult learners who need training to prepare them for daily life functions and basic job skills. Anyone who is seventeen years old and is no longer enrolled in traditional high school may register. These classes meet at regularly scheduled times each week.

Students join this class at anytime during the academic year! 

 

Fiber Arts

$35

with Andrea Drabek

Calendar Current session started Jan 7, 2025 at 6 pm

Do you love to crochet, knit or tatting but don't want to do it alone?  Do you need help with a project?  Or do you want to learn how to make something for yourself?  Let us help you!!!

We are offering a crochet, knitting or tatting lab. Our instructor is amazing!  Let us know what you want to learn to make and we will find a pattern and she can teach you.  If you just want to drop in for 1 night and get help on a project, it will only cost you a $5 drop in fee.  Or do you want to hang out all 15 weeks and chat while working on projects, no problem!

 

National Parks Trip

Free

with Bill Guerrette

Calendar Current session started Apr 28, 2025

June 2026 we will be heading to the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, a Colorado River Trip and so much more! 

To register for the trip you can go to worldstrides.com/register using Trip ID #223082.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Free

with Meg Weston

Calendar Next session starts May 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm
3 additional sessions through Nov 3, 2025

Are You Having Trouble Controlling the Way you Eat?

Do you struggle with food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia?

There is a Solution, Free Information Session online and by phone.

For Phone and Online Access Information call Sharon 207-250-7373 or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com

Above mee6ngs are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom.At this session you will hear more about the FAprogram and from people who have found a solu6onthrough the FA program.

There will also be anopportunity to ask ques6ons. 

ServSafe - Proctored Exam Only

$60

with Christa Galipeau

Calendar Next available session starts May 24, 2025 at 4 pm

If you only need to take the ServSafe exam because you have already completed the necessary training, you may register to have your test proctored at our center.

If you need the training, please register for the class & exam session.

Painting - Acrylic on slate

$45

with Moon Wolf

Calendar Next available session starts May 28, 2025 at 6 pm

Learn the basics for painting backgrounds on slate, then add anything extra to make it your own.  Moon will walk you through how to create trees, buildings or anything else you may want to add to it.  Bring your friends and a snack and enjoy an evening of being creative!  





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