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STATE — New Ventures Maine will offer free online workshops and classes in May designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a career, start a business, and manage money.

The full class schedule is accessible at newventuresmaine.org. Single- and multi-session workshops include (partial list):

Building Careers:

  • Making Career Choices: Tuesday, May 6, 6-7 p.m. Online. Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This one-hour workshop will point you in the right direction. We will cover what to consider when making a career choice and resources to help you succeed.
  • My Next Career Move: Wednesdays, May 7 – 28 (4 sessions), 12-1:30 p.m. Online. In four weekly Zoom sessions of lively activities and discussion, you will assess your skills, interests, and experiences to determine what career options might be best and create an action plan to help you succeed.

Starting Businesses

  • Exploring Self-Employment: Thursday, May 8, 6-7 p.m. Online. This one-hour workshop covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. (Also offered May 20)
  • Build Your Business Website: Sign up anytime; complete by June 30, 2025. Online. This class provides business owners with tools to create a professional website that meets their business’s needs.
  • Projecting Cash Flow: Wednesday, May 21, 67 p.m. Online. Understanding how cash flows in and out of your business is critical for your success. In this one-hour interactive workshop, our professional staff will guide you in exploring how to develop income and expense estimates, even before you start your business.
  • Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed: Wednesday, May 28, 6-7 p.m. Online. Learn how to organize your financial records, understand your tax responsibilities, become familiar with tax forms, and file your taxes with confidence from our professional staff. This one-hour workshop is designed for sole proprietors.

Managing Money

  • My Money Works: Tuesdays, May 13 – June 10 (5 sessions), 6-7 p.m. Online. Gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, save, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals with a plan to achieve greater financial stability.
  • Build Your Savings: Thursday, May 15, 12-1 p.m. Online. Setting money aside helps you plan for the future and reach your goals. While saving can be challenging, taking small steps can make a difference. Learn more from our professional staff in this one-hour workshop.

To learn more, visit newventuresmaine.org or call 207-621-3440.