The Accuplacer test is a requirement for colleges in this area. Find out if you have what it takes to be placed into a credit bearing math or English class by taking this assessment. Be sure to note on your registration - math or English. Register to get the link for the livestream session.

Basic Computer Literacy - Northstar Testing and Training This comprehensive assessment will let you know if you have the computer skills needed to be successful in school, work and at home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either with a class or with personalized online lessons you can do from your own home! Register to get the link for the livestream session.

This comprehensive assessment will let you know if you have the computer skills needed to be successful in school, work and at home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either with a class or with personalized online lessons you can do from your own home! Register to get the link for the livestream session.

Become a certified expert yourself with over 20 different certification trainings available through our interactive, online courses which ppare you for the certification test! Go to https://yace.ucertify.com.

Have you been thinking about going to college or starting a career? Wondering how to start? We can help with exploration while increasing skills to make sure you succeed in your endeavors. Classes to strengthen math, reading, and writing skills, as well as life skills including time management, netiquette, collaboration skills, communication, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and making healthy choices with regard to goal setting, relationships and substance use - all critical for succeeding in college or a career; Assessment and development of technological skills and competencies needed for college-level academic work or the workplace; Customized advising on all aspects of preparing for college including researching colleges and programs of study aligned with your personal and career interests and goals, financial aid, scholarships, college visits, and application process. Register to get the link for the livestream session.

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Show the world you can compete in the highly competitive digital age! This nationally recognized certification is made up of three assessments: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. IC3 Global Standard 5(GS5) is a comprehensive solution for succeeding in any environment requiring computers, devices, or the Internet. Register to get the link for the livestream session.  This course is free to TechHire registrations, $175 for those who don't qualify.  Register here to get more information about eligibility. NOTICE: Please note these are new dates for the courses as of Aug 27.

Are you a parent, grandparent, or caregiver of a child with special needs? Want to understand and use the tools that teachers and support staff use successfully? This blended online and in-person course teaches individuals how to provide support to children (4 - 21 years of age) with intellectual/developmental delays, autism, or major mental health diagnosis in their home and community. (Note: This class meets the state requirements for certification as a Behavioral Health Profession for job placement, if certification is desired. CPR/First Aid is needed in conjunction with this course for certification. CPR cost is NOT included in the cost of this course.) Online portion and CPR must be completed before the Face-To-Face portion of the class. Online class session starts: Oct 7, November Livestream class Sat., 9am-4pm Register to get the link for the online portion and livestream session.

WHEN:

Oct 20 – Jan 29, 2021

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:00 am – 11:40 am (Online, livestreamed instruction)

Required Information, Orientation, and Testing

Sessions by appointment.

WHERE:

This is a live face to face on-line class. 

WHAT:

Knowledge and skill development in digital literacy and IT support: including hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, and communication and procedure.

RESULT:

Completion of the Academy results in two industry approved certifications: IC3 and CompTIA® A+ certification and prepares you for employment as a computer user support specialist/help desk technician. Participants will receive 3 YCCC credits.

FREE to TechHire qualified enrollees. Prerequisites:

- Resident of Maine

- Ages 17-29

- Unemployed or underemployed

- Proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

- Testing/Assessments required

Register here for more information. Please note: Register early in order to do intake and assessments before class begins.  If not eligible for TechHire, the cost of the Academy is $1250.