This winter Lewiston Adult Education will be offering programs to assist adults interested in transitioning into college. These programs are available at no cost to participants. They are designed to offer support and academic skill refreshing for adults who have spent time away from an academic setting.
These programs will provide support as participants think about which kinds of college programs and careers they would like to pursue. Adults in these programs will use skill and interest inventories to learn about which kinds of careers they might find most rewarding.
In the College Transition Program, and the Career Transitions: Health Care Edition Program participants will review the reading, writing, math and computer skills that will be necessary to do college-level work. Students will also practice study skills that will have been proven successful for many adults in college. The "Career Transition: Health Care Edition" participants will also refresh the science skills needed for work in a degree program in the health sciences.
Participants in these programs will tour area campuses and network with faculty and staff from a variety of college departments.
In the Career Transitions: Health Care Edition program special emphasis is given to health care careers. Partnering with the Health Care Action Team, participants will have access to extensive career networking and exploration opportunities in the health care field.
During the program, participants will complete college and financial aid applications, and learn about scholarships available specifically to adults entering college.
These programs will begin the week of January 11th, will and offer flexible day and evening meeting times. Acceptance to the program is based upon the submission of a completed application by January 5th, the successful completion of a CASAS assessment, and an interview with the program coordinator. For more information visit www.lewistonadulted.org or call 753-6420.
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by Jessica Crabtree
on December 14, 2009
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This past Friday, December 4th, College for ME Androscoggin honored three members of the Lewiston Adult Education community at their annual awards luncheon.
LAE Director Eva Giles was honored with a special award for all she has done to support adult college aspirations, both as a partner to the local colleges and College for ME, and as an advocate for adult learners. Jan Phillips, in presenting the award, described Giles as "a spark-plug in the community, the hardest working person I know." Those of us who work with Eva on a daily basis know just how true that is!
LAE College Transitions Program alum and current CMCC student Mary Lou Thibodeau also was recognized for her exceptional work overcoming issues with finances and confidence to become model college student. She now helps out as CMCC as a student leader and mentor to her fellow college students. As Thibodeau accepted her award, she took a moment to thank her College Transitions Program instructor, Roger Guay, for all the support he offered her along her journey to becoming a successful college student.
Also, Superintendent of Lewiston Schools Leon Levesque was honored with a Student Advocate award for his work supporting college aspirations at all ages, pre-K through Adult. Levesque has been the champion behind numerous initiatives that help students start thinking about their college plans early, including the LRTC school of Health Sciences, the LRTC engineering program, and the Aspirations Labs at the Middle and High School, just to name a few.
Read the Sun Journal article about the College for ME Androscoggin Luncheon here: Awards honor 4 inspiring students.
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by Jessica Crabtree
on December 10, 2009
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The Adult Learning Center is located at the Fox School, Main Street in South Paris. We are excited to share the large Fox School space with Oxford Hills Christian Academy. The new Adult Learning Center at Fox School is bigger and brighter than our old space yet still handy for students. New signs at the Fox School point out the Adult Learning Center of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education. The telephone number of the Adult Learning Center is now 739-2274 and its hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm. Contact the main office of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education for information on courses at the Adult Learning Center, 743-8842, press 1.
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by Donna Marshall
on December 9, 2009
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The office and classroom for the Buckfield location of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education were re-located over the summer of 2009. Signs are posted in Buckfield Junior/Senior High School and direct you to the Adult Education office and classroom. The telephone number for the Buckfield location is 336-2151. You can also call the South Paris office of Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education with any questions, 743-8842 and press option 1.
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by Donna Marshall
on December 9, 2009
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Thinking about going to college? The Adult College Transitions program can help you make your plans. Call the Adult Education office at 743-8842, option 1, to set up a meeting with our Guidance Counselor. She'll help you plan your career, college programs and academic preparation.
Courses start in January for Academic preparation, Technology Skills for College, Study Skills, Reading & Writing for College, Accuplacer Preparation and more. Call and make an appointment now, to start your college journey....make your future bright!
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by Donna Marshall
on December 9, 2009
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Families Learning Together Events
Local families enjoyed two recent events hosted by Wiscasset Adult and Community Education’s Families Learning Together Program, a free program funded by the Barbara Bush Foundation, which helps parents achieve their educational goals and helps children succeed at school.
Family Fun Cozy Cookout
On November 13th , Maine Heritage Village on Route 1 in Wiscasset put on a magical evening for families to kick off the holiday season and celebrate family literacy. The evening commenced with dinner and live music in the Lobster Shack; then families gathered in the village gazebo to watch the holiday lights come on. Afterwards, the children had story time and played wonderful old fashioned games, such as, Pin the Gobbler on the Turkey and an apple-spoon relay. To top it all off, families enjoyed s’mores and hot cocoa, face painting, ice cream cones and a game of charades accompanied by live music.
Basket of Thanks
The following week on November 24th, Families Learning Together hosted their Basket of Thanks event at Wiscasset Primary School, featuring Thanksgiving crafts, pie making, and a class on how to read food labels. Finally, families had the opportunity to put together a free Thanksgiving basket of food for their holiday dinner.
Merry and Bright Family Night
Families Learning Together will be hosting another free family event, Merry and Bright Family Night, on Thurdfay evening December 17th from 5-730 pm, which will include holiday gift making and crafts for both the children and parents, pictures with Santa and singing holiday carols. There will be free books, a “gently-used” toy swap and gift wrapping. Finally, families will have the opportunity to put together a basket of food for their holiday meal. Don’t miss this opportunity to get together with other families and celebrate the season!
To register for Merry and Bright Family Night or for further information about the Families Learning Together Program, please call the Wiscasset Adult & Community Education office at 882-9710 or attend registration morning at the Wiscasset Primary School on Tuesday, December 8th from 8:30-9:30 am. Participating families must have a child 0-8 years old and a parent (s) who is committed to improving their education.
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by Anne Fensie
on December 9, 2009
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We are excited to announce that online registrations are now available for most of our courses. You can pay for your favorite course with a major credit card. Search or browse through all our offerings for your favorite course. If online registration is available an "add to cart" button will appear. Follow the prompts to checkout to complete your transaction.
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by Celeste Mallett
on December 2, 2009
Instructors Wanted [Madawaska & MSAD #33 Adult and Community Education]
Instructors Wanted
Do you have a hobby that you would like to share with adults in your community? Teaching an adult education class is fun, fulfilling and flexible part-time employment. We are currently soliciting course proposals for classes starting in September and October. Only teachers of academic courses require teacher certification.
For more information, contact Madawaska & MSAD #33 Adult Ed at 207-728-6314 or 207-728-3371 ext. 423. You may also submit a course proposal form electronically. We are particularly interested in course proposals in the following areas:
- Digital Photography
- Handheld Electronics (GPS, Cell Phones, IPods, etc.)
- Beginning Sewing
- Fitness
- Interior Design
- Floral Arranging
- Ballroom Dancing
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by Christine Cowie
on November 30, 2009
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Sun Journal reporter Bonnie Washuk visits a Lewiston Adult Education cooking class to investigate the current "foodie" trend. See the full story here:
http://bit.ly/6E2WJJ
CAUTION: Do not read if you are hungry!
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by Jessica Crabtree
on November 30, 2009
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