This Quick Start Entrepreneur program includes the 10 most important and essential sessions from our Starting a Business and Business Expansion courses to help you accelerate your entrepreneurial education. In addition, there are six bonus sessions, not required to earn the certificate, on new topics that can help support your business.

An abbreviated course consisting of MOBI's 7 most essential sales and marketing sessions from their full selection of courses.

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MOBI's most popular course is designed for the entrepreneur who wants to start a business. Our fifteen sessions cover everything you need to know to launch your new business including how to write a business plan.

Unlock the power of effective communication and collaboration in our adult social skills class. Discover the art of active listening, conflict resolution, and teamwork through games, crafts and real world experiences. Enhance your relationships, both personally and professionally, in a supportive and engaging environment. Join us now for a brighter social future! Instructors: Lynn Sheehan & Shawn Cola

Get a glimpse into the world of “news and information literacy” and learn why news literacy education is so important in today’s world. This overview session will give you a preview of a full five session course that will be offered in the spring of 2025. You’ll be introduced to the many aspects of “news literacy” and the role it can play in helping us all navigate our confusing world in which “the news” is not always standards-based news and journalism. We’ll examine the many challenges posed by mis- and disinformation online and on social media. Find out how some of the basic skills and principles of news literacy education can promote more understanding and better communication in a polarized society. Instructor: George Whitbread

Do you have questions about Medicare? This informative, lively educational event will help you understand the basics of Medicare in relatable, easy-to-understand language. In addition, you will receive useful tips about how to choose a plan best suited to you in time for the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) beginning October 15th. Tim Harrigan is a Senior Benefits Specialist with Harrigan Insurance Services, Inc. He has 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry and, as an independent agent, represents all the major Medicare plans in Maine and New Hampshire.

PLEASE NOTE: THE CORRECT DATE IS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9TH. NOT THE DATE LISTED IN THE CATALOG. 

Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores and budgeting tools are available to make things a little bit easier. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as we explore fundamental money skills. #FAME

Kids in Maine's care are suffering abuse and sometimes being killed. The child protective system is leaving caseworkers, foster parents, children and other stakeholders unsupported. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes was solely founded to prevent the abuse and homicide of children that are involved with the system. We'd like to share what we've learned from listening sessions held across Maine and how we are supporting children under Maine's supervision.

Instructor: Diamond