STATE — New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for the summer that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. 

The full class schedule with offerings in June, July, and August is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses.

Classes include:

Grow Your Business Online: Self-paced; complete by August 31, 2022. Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create a compelling web presence & website for your small business.

My Next Career Move: Self-paced; complete by August 31, 2022. Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Identify high-growth job fields, and explore education and training options. Strengthen your resume for a targeted job search. Enroll by July 1. Work at your own pace. Complete by August 31.

MoneyWise Workshops: Wednesdays, 12 – 12:50 p.m. Learn to budget, repair your credit, and create a savings plan. Join us for one, two, or all three workshops. June 29: You & Your Budget; July 27: Let’s Talk Credit; August 31: Build Your Savings.

Introduction to Self-Employment: Wednesday, June 29, 12-1 p.m. Is self-employment the right choice for you? The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, steps needed for start-up, major elements of a business plan, and resources to help you succeed. (Also offered Wednesday, August 10)

Making Career Choices: Tuesday, July 5, 10-11 a.m. Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This 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. (Also offered Tuesday, August 2, 10-11 a.m.)

Building Confidence: Wednesdays, July 13-July 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Whether you are navigating recent changes, looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, join this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong.

Job Search Workshops: Tuesdays, July 12-26, 10-11 a.m. Ready for a new job or a career change? Join us for one, two, or all three of these workshops. July 12: Job Search Strategies; July 19: Resume Strategies; July 26: Interview Strategies.

Business Basics: Wednesdays, July 20-August 3, 6-7:30 p.m. This class covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, and cash planning, and is suitable for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business.

For the full schedule of classes and to sign up, visit bit.ly/NVMEClasses or call toll-free in Maine: 800-442-2092.