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Adult First Aid / CPR / AED
with Andrew Eckman

Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED
with Andrew Eckman

So You Want to open an Airbnb?
with Debra Arter

Please note that the date for this class has changed from the one listed in our Spring / Summer 2025 brochure. The new date is Tuesday, May 13th.
Did you know that the number of people turning to choosing Airbnb for lodging in Maine has almost doubled from two years ago? The revenue earned by Airbnb owners in Maine topped $100 million in 2020. If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest bedroom or summer camp for short term rental, this is a class not to miss. The instructor, herself an Airbnb owner, has interviewed many other Airbnb or VRBO owners and put together a packet with good information, tips and actual stories of unusual events in the life of a short term landlord. This course will address issues dealing with ordinance, insurance, expectations, fees, hosting, guests, safety, communication, neighbors and more.
CNA Apprenticeship - June 2025
with Jennifer McIntire

Captain's License Information Night 8.6.25
with John Coffin

Are you interested in obtaining a USCG Captain's License? Do you want to learn the difference between an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license and a Master 100GT license, and what experience the Coast Guard requires for each?
This informational session will help answer these questions and others about the two licenses. The different methods for completing the course requirements will also be discussed.
We plan to offer both courses in Maine during the Fall 2025, representing the Captain School Key West / Miami.
This information session is free, but please register in advance, so the instructor knows how many individuals will attend and can send login instructions.
Adult Transitions
with Adult Ed Staff
Considering a career change? Need assistance going back to college, but not sure where to start? Have you recently lost your job and don’t know what support services are available to you? Federal law provides access for free career training and support services for adults and youth to overcome barriers to employment. Set up an appointment with our Adult Ed team and let us help you navigate the murky waters of adult transitions.
Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Certification Training
with Woodfords Family Services
Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Certification Training
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.