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15 iPhone/iPad Vision Accessibility Features
$49
with BoomerTECH Adventures
Many people have vision issues. A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to
use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this course you will
learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision
accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of
noted instances.
Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Certification Training
Free
with Woodfords Family Services
Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life.
Maine Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders, as well as their families, depend on Children's Behavioral Health Services, and there is a huge need in our area! A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential.
We are thrilled to provide this fantastic Blended training to our community. You will be equipped to work with children who need services while preparing yourself for employment with local social service agencies and/or school programs. Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace. You have 6 months from your registration day to complete the course.
You will complete 12 online modules, then participate in two Live sessions: BHP Live Day (8-9 hours offered in-person or virtually) and Ethical Considerations (2.5 hours offered virtually). You will also receive a stipend to obtain Child & Adult First Aid/CPR certification and free online training in blood-borne pathogens. Our free remote training program can get you certified and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours.
Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified. The state also requires that you take an inperson cpr/first aid class.. The cost of up to $100 will be reimbursed once you have completed the American Red Cross or American Heart Saver Course. Woodfords CPR/FA classes in Westbrook, Manchester and Brewer are free for all workforce learners.
Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine's Office of Child and Family Services through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and assistance with technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.
Conquer Your Mac Photos App: Edit Your Images
$49
with BoomerTECH Adventures
Over exposed image? No problem—adjust the exposure in editing mode. Wish
your photo could be black and white instead of color? Choose a filter and
change the ambiance of your image. Does the main object of your picture seem
lost among extraneous details? Use the cropping feature to focus your viewer’s
eye on the most important part of the image. These examples are just a few of
the many ways you can turn an average image into something special. Have fun
editing your pictures with the many options in your Mac’s Photos app.
Conquer Your Photos App Chaos: Tame Your Mac Images
$49
with BoomerTECH Adventures
Many people have 1000 or more images stored in their Mac desktop/laptop Photos App. Frustration sets in when one tries to locate a picture or a video among the multitude of saved images.Understanding the built-in organization of the Mac Photos app is the first thing you will learn in this course. Next comes organizing your images and video into albums and folders in order to develop your own management system. Plus, you will also learn how to tag people in photos and create shared albums that you can invite friends and family to view.
Cooking with BoomerTech Adventures
$49
with BoomerTECH Adventures
In this course, BoomerTECH Adventures guides Chris, Jill, and Ed share their
love of cooking and enjoyment for lots of different types of foods. You will learn
how to prepare several tasty stir fries using traditional Chinese flavorings, make
fresh pasta, turn leftover sweet potato into gnocchi, stir up a great fried rice, and
give ramen soup a delicious upgrade. In addition, discover an easy way to make
your own pita pockets, flat breads, and tortillas. Plus, you will see a way to
combine the benefits of cooking on cast iron with your love of grilling. We
haven’t forgotten dessert! Who can resist a delectable chocolate brownie torte
or apple pie?
Create & Deliver Online Zoom Courses
$49
with BoomerTECH Adventures
This course is designed for those who want to develop an online course using
Zoom, a video conferencing platform. This guide consists of step-by-step
videos that explain and demonstrate how to use Zoom as well as appropriate
instructional tips to build an engaging online course in any subject. You will learn
everything you need to know about Zoom—tools, settings, security, instructional
strategies, building community, Zoom tips for instructors and students, and
much more.
Digital Tools for the Beginning Memoir Writer
$49
with BoomerTECH Adventures
Everyone has a story to tell. Writing your memoir helps you reflect on the varied
experiences that impacted your life and helped shape who you are today. This
course looks at a variety of digital tools, available through any digital device, that
make the process of memoir writing more fun and a little less daunting. You will
explore several unique approaches to research, learn strategies for gathering
and storing materials in one easily accessible place, and delve into ways to
illustrate your memoir even if you are not an artist. Polishing your work for
publication and presenting it in a public format are other video topics. You will
leave the course well equipped to begin your writing adventure.
Fantastic Photo Finishes - Organize and Edit Images with Your iPhone/iPad Photos App
$49
with BoomerTECH Adventures
Most of us take hundreds of photos that languish on our iPhone/iPad or in the
cloud. Knowing how to edit images and organize your photos on your iPhone
and iPad is essential. Other areas of study include using the tabs in the Photos
app —“For You" tab (ready-made slide shows), creating, using, and sharing
albums, and the very useful search function.