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Putting the Literacy in Financial Literacy: Book Club with FAME
with FAME Specialist, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
Join FAME's College Savings Counselor, Maire Pelletier, in exploring Girls that Invest by Simran Kaur. This course is a great introduction to investing. All experience levels are welcome! (For general education purposes only, and should not be used as legal, tax, or financial advice.). Book synopsis: Your step-by-step guide to financial independence - from the creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Girls That Invest. Ever wondered how on Earth the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask "those" questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Simran Kaur teaches the essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. Because money provides the freedom to say yes or no, the freedom to handle whatever life throws at you, and the freedom to grow and prosper. This book is your invitation to join the thriving community of women who are building a better financial future. Investing is for everyone. Pick up Girls That Invest, become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourself in the world of finance - so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth. Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate. This class meets every other Tuesday on the following dates: 2/4/2025, 2/18/2025, 3/4/2025, 3/18/2025, and 4/1/2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
Money Grows
with FAME Specialist, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

So, you’re on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. In Adulting 102, we will look at the differences between saving and investing, and if you are ready to invest, how to get started. Other topics will include protecting your assets (insurance), advanced budgeting, and understanding the role economics plays in our financial life. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as you take the next steps into adulting.
Spring into College Savings: The Alfond Grant and Maine's College Savings Program
with FAME Specialist, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

Joining us - College Savings Superstar Alfond Foundation member, Caroline Palmatier. Maine families have access to two valuable programs to assist with saving and paying for education after high school: the $500 Alfond Grant and Maine's College Savings program. While these initiatives offer great benefits, understanding each of their features can sometimes be challenging. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or student, this session will provide you with information to make the most of these valuable resources. Join us to improve your understanding and take steps towards a successful educational future!
Student Loan Repayment Strategies and Pro Tips
with FAME Specialist, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment 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.
Accuplacer Testing
with Academic Instructor
The ACCUPLACER is a series of assessments designed to evaluate a student’s skill in reading, writing and math. The scores are used by colleges to determine a student’s readiness and placement into credit-bearing college courses.
As an official ACCUPLACER testing site, we can help you prepare, administer the test, and submit scores to the college of your choice.
For more information call 207-647-3015 or use the Register Online button and we will contact you.
Basic Computer Skills
with Rhonda Jacobson
This comprehensive assessment will let you know if you have the computer skills needed to be successful in school, work and at home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either in a class or in personalized online lessons you can do from your own home!
By appointment, you pick the date!
Free
Contact us for an appointment to meet with an advisor to start exploring a career path: 207-627-4291 or adulted@lakeregionschools.org
College Prep Math--Blended Learning
with Academic Instructor
Our blended learning, pre-college math class is designed for students who want to brush up on their math skills or seek to boost their ACCUPLACER scores for college entry. This course will review arithmetic, including factoring, fractions, percentages, and word problems. Students will also review algebra concepts, statistics, and probability. Students have time for practicing skills and asking questions. Blended learning opportunities offer a combination of online learning and live instruction to help provide the most flexibility for students seeking to further their education.
Instructor: Christina Genest
Rolling admission
Location: Naples, Fryeburg and online
FREE
For more information call 207-647-3015 or use the Register Online button and we will contact you.
College Prep Reading and Writing
with Academic Instructor
This course will focus on preparing students for reading and writing at the college level as measured by the ACCUPLACER post-secondary placement exam. Written assignments and readings will be analyzed and assessed in one-on-one sessions with the instructor. Students will discover comprehension skills and reading strategies to understand college texts of different types. They will write short essays from different rhetorical modes and learn how to edit their writing by applying the conventions of grammar and mechanics. The connection of reading and writing will be emphasized.
Instructor: Nancy Wilson
Rolling admission
Location: Naples and online
FREE
For more information call 207-647-3015 or use the Register Online button and we will contact you.