Join FAME’s College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in dissecting Erin Lowery’s Broke Millennial Takes on Investing. This book club is great for someone looking for an introduction to different investment-related topics. In Lowery’s second edition of the Broke Millennial financial book series, she addresses some of the biggest questions early investors have, such as: 

• Should I invest while paying down student loans? 
• How do I invest in a socially responsible way? 
• What about robo-advisors and apps--are any of them any good? 
• Where can I look online for investment advice? 

Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate.

This class meets on the following days:  2/6/2024, 2/20/2024, 3/5/2024, and 3/19/2024

Pre-registration required.  

Two of the great benefits to your Google account are Google Drive and Google Docs. Google Drive is free cloud storage and Google Docs is Google’s free alternative to MS Word. In this class you will learn how to store and manage your files online as well as use the Google Docs platform where you can create stunning documents.

Requirements: A device connected to the internet and an active Gmail account.

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Are you constantly stressed-out, tired and feeling overwhelmed? This course is a fresh new approach to reducing stress, moving out of survival mode and back into joy. Learn the most sought-after therapy worldwide; "Limbic Brain Retraining" that calms an overactive stress response and activates your natural relaxation response. You'll learn modern neural retraining techniques (NRT) for effective stress and anxiety relief.

COURSE INCLUDES: eBook “The Stress Reset” with step-by-step guide to NRT Techniques and daily plan to incorporate it into your daily routine. BONUS: 30-minute NRT guided meditation therapy session for stress relief (you can record for home use)

Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computer/devices safe.

No devices are required; just bring yourself!

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Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you’ll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You’ll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process.  Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships. 

In this one-hour training, MSAD 61 staff will review the requirements for becoming a substitute teacher in MSAD 61 and how to get on the substitute list; professional expectations and best practices for substitute teachers; what to expect at the various schools in the district; and some district policy and legal information. Participants who complete this training are eligible to receive an additional $10 per day in substitute pay, and this includes current substitutes!

Free. Pre-registration required.

Instructors: Rhonda Springer and Mike Emery

This two-session class teaches participants how to create their first Facebook Page for a business, nonprofits, or cause. We also go over inviting friends to like your page, producing content, and page management to have a successful page on Facebook.

Requirements: A computer or tablet connected to the internet and a Facebook account.

This is a two part class; make sure to sign up for the second one on the following week.

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Federal Student Loans have gone back into repayment. How’s it going? If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayments plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.