LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine is offering a workshop, Introduction to Self-Employment, from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way.

It’s goal is to 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.

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, visit newventuresmaine.org or call 1-800-442-2092.