Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life.

Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders in Maine as well as their families depend on children's behavioral health services. And there is a huge need in our area! A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential. 

We are thrilled to provide this fantastic ONLINE training and certificate program to our community. You will be equipped to work with children who need services thanks to this program, and also prepare yourself for employment with local social service organizations. Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace.

Complete 12 online modules and three live, four-hour sessions, after which you will receive free online training in blood-borne pathogens and certification in child and adult first aid and CPR. Our free remote training program can get you licensed and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours.

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine's OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

Introduction to the Elements of Real Estate Brokerage

Topics covered include industry overview/organization, Maine Real Estate Commission, agency relationships, product knowledge, property valuation, the appraisal process, financing the transaction, contracts, closings and federal and state laws. Fee includes textbook PDF (hard copy available from Center for Real Estate for an additional fee), one year of access to the course, instructor feedback after the three quizzes and the final exam and twice monthly Q & A drop-in sessions via Zoom. A certificate of completion is awarded with a grade of 75% or above, required for the state licensing exam ($85 fee), which must be taken within one year of satisfactory course completion. When you affiliate with a real estate agency and apply for your license, there is a $100 fee, along with a $21 criminal records check fee. Some companies offer to pay this fee when you affiliate with them. Attendees must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency to get a license but a diploma is not required to attend the course. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. He has enjoyed helping many buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Bob has been an instructor at Husson University for more than 20 years, teaching numerous business courses.

CRMAs are in high demand!

Receive standardized training for professionals working in state-certified residential care homes. State of Maine regulations, standard residential facility policies, and basic anatomy and physiology are covered. Discuss medications, safe administration procedures, practice taking vital signs, transcribing physician orders, and documenting procedures on the Medication Administration Record per Maine's regulations governing residential facilities. In addition, students must complete a Clinical Medication Administration of three medication passes for three different residents with 100% accuracy. Full certification and medication pass awarded on successful completion with 40 hours of attendance, no exceptions. Participants must be 18 or older. High school credentials and background checks are not required. However, a reading/comprehension level of English at a 10th grade or better level is required. Handbook included. Course fee is nonrefundable. Payment plans available for qualified applicants. Bring a 1.5-inch 3-ring binder. $125-$150 fee for medication pass payable to the instructor at your scheduled test.

Prerequisite: CASAS testing, with a score of 239 or better, is required to complete enrollment. Testing waived IF: you have CASAS tested within the past year and can provide proof of testing/score OR if you have a CNA certification and can provide verification of certificate.

Appointments available at our Saco Learning Center on Tuesday, 10/2, 11 AM or Thursday, 10/10, 2 PM. Please let us know at registration which date/time will work best for you.

To register, call 934-7922.

For questions about the program, please email the instructor at jennifercourtois@myfairpoint.net

Jennifer Courtois, RN, has 40 years of nursing experience in hospital, home health, diabetes & community education, and 10+ years teaching CNA, PSS & CRMA in both the classroom & clinical areas. In addition, she works as a consultant for an assisted living facility and as a full-time nurse educator.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours. Please bring all usernames and passwords for your computer and/or any programs (Microsoft, websites, email, etc.) that you need assistance with.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours. Please bring all usernames and passwords for your computer and/or any programs (Microsoft, websites, email, etc.) that you need assistance with.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.