AUGUSTA — Individuals interested in pursuing professional work in the field of human services can attend the free Pathways to Professions in Human Services event, set for Friday, Aug. 18, at the University of Maine at Augusta campus. 

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 46 University Drive. 

Participants can learn about possible careers as a substance abuse rehabilitation technician or an employment specialist. 

The programs are a collaborative training initiative offered by the University of Maine at Augusta Mental Health & Human Services Program and the University of Maine at Farmington Rehabilitation and Human Services Program.  

There also will be information presented on the current grant-funded tuition waivers available to students interested in pursuing a college education in one or both professional areas at UMA or UMF. The grant is funded as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan. 

Participants need to register to attend in person or virtually at uma.edu/sart. 

 

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