PNSY Apprenticeship Program Info Night - New Date

A new date has been chosen for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Apprenticeship Program information night.  Join us on Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m.  Charles Bogdan, Apprentice Program Adminstrator, will discuss career opoprtunites at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.  Learn information about the application process and different ways to best prepare for the entry exam.  Several of our former students have successfully enrolled in the apprenticeship programs.  Come with your questions.  A math prep class will be set up if there is enough interest.

Posted by J Wade  on September 7th 2010 | Read more in: Computer & Career

Even Later Additions at Marshwood Adult Education

We've added for more classes to the schedule:

Beginner Primitive Rug Hooking, Tuesdays, 10/19-11/2, $20 plus $40 material fee.

Sew American Girl Doll Clothes, 10/28 -11/4, $20.

UFO - a chance to complete unfinished projects (rug hooking, oxford punch, russian punch or penny rugs).  Tuesday, 11/9-11/30, free

Going Green - Recycled Tote Bags, 11/18, $15

Click on Arts and Crafts under courses.

Posted by J Wade  on August 18th 2010

Keeping up with Thelma

Thelma came to Marshwood Adult Education to gain the skills necessary to become a better reader.  A past "Can Do" award recipient, she has continued to come weekly to meet with her teacher and has discovered a wide variety of authors, including Leo Tolstoy.  Thelma completed work on her story "Memoirs of Lords Lane" with the help of instructor Nora Irvine.  The story is now in digital format, with Thelma providing voice over and she plans to share it at the Huntress Family Reunion later this summer.  She continues to knit and has donated colorful handknit pinchusions to the home economics students at Marshwood High School.  Way to go Thelma - keep up the good work!

Pictured with Thelma is Marshwood Adult Education's new Director, Lorraine Robida.

Posted by J Wade  on August 5th 2010

Free Compass - College prep classes will be offered at 4 convenient locations this Fall!

The Compass College Prep progam offers adults who are thinking of going back to school a chance to update their skills so that they don't have to spend time and money taking developmental courses that won't receive credit.

Benefits of the program are:

• College Prep Program for adult learners
• Free (funded by the State of Maine)
• Courses offered include Math, Writing and College Skills
• Supports available include career advising, assistance with college application process, access to the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (for Maine residents) and a facilitated connection to local community colleges.

For students seeking a career in medical or health services there is a science component available.

Classes available at Marshwood Adult Education, So. Berwick, York County Community College, Wells, Great Bay Community College, Pease International Tradeport and Noble Adult Education in No. Berwick.  Classes are FREE.

Call 207-384-5703 for more information.

Posted by J Wade  on April 20th 2010