February 14, 2022—Maine, Statewide—New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for March that are designed to help people in Maine build a career, start a business, and manage money.  The full schedule of daytime and evening classes is online at bit.ly/NVMEClasses.

Classes include:

My Money Works: Tuesdays, March 1 – 29, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set financial goals with a plan to achieve greater financial stability.

Business Success Series: Thursdays, March 3 – April 21, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eight dynamic, online workshops will help you manage the components of starting and growing your small business. Each workshop covers a topic, including: self-employment, values and mission, marketing strategy, pricing strategies, bookkeeping solutions, projecting cash flow, QuickBooks, and tax readiness. Register for one workshop or more within the series.

Building Confidence: Mondays, March 7 – 21, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Whether you are navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, join this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong.

Job Search Classes: Thursdays, March 10 – 24, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ready for a new job or a career change? Join us for one, two, or all three of these workshops. Mar. 10: Job Search Strategies, Mar. 17: Resume Strategies, Mar. 24: Interview Strategies.

Connecting Women to Construction Careers: Wednesday, March 16; choose either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. These 90-minute virtual sessions are designed for women to explore high-wage careers within the construction trades. This is an opportunity to learn about low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities in a variety of in-demand construction careers in Maine.

Managing Your Money Classes: Wednesdays, March, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Learn to budget, repair your credit, and create a savings plan. Join us for one, two, or all three classes. Mar. 16: Budgeting Basics; Mar. 23: Let’s Talk About Credit; Mar. 30: Build Your Savings

Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed: Wednesday, March 23, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Learn how to organize your financial records, understand your tax responsibilities, become familiar with tax forms, and file your taxes with confidence. This workshop is designed for sole-proprietors.

Making Career Choices: Tuesday, March 1, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This workshop will help point you in the right direction. We will cover what to consider when making a career choice and the resources available to help you succeed. (Also offered Thursday, March 24, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

For the full schedule of upcoming classes and to sign up, visit bit.ly/NVMEClasses or call toll-free in Maine: 800-442-2092.

About New Ventures Maine (NVME)
New Ventures Maine provides training and individual advising in planning careers, starting businesses, and managing money. A statewide program of the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine System, NVME helps Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. For more information visit newventuresmaine.org.