LIVERMORE FALLS — New Ventures Maine is offering a free workshop, Introduction to Self-Employment, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19,  at Regional School Unit 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education, 9 Cedar St., Livermore Falls.

The workshop will help people decide if self-employment is the right choice. The class covers the pros and cons of owning a business, the steps needed to get started, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help a person succeed.

To register or for more information, call Karleen Andrews at 207-557-1885,  email: [email protected]

New Ventures Maine is administered by the University of Maine at Augusta and operates out of 10 offices statewide. For more information and to find classes, see newventuresmaine.org or call 1-800-442-2092, toll-free in-state.