FARMINGTON – The core group of the Franklin County Community College Network met last week to plan local educational opportunities, including Central Maine Community College (CMCC) classes in Franklin County (http://www.franklinnetwork.org/docs/All-Counties-_-Fall-2015-2.pdf) and the Comp TIA A+ Certification through CMCC’s Maine is IT! grant.
Jobs which use the Comp TIA A+ Certification include technical support specialist, field service technician, IT support technician, IT support administrator, and IT support specialist. The certification program is available through the RSU 9 Adult Basic Education Program and begins in late September. The college class registration deadline is Aug. 14.
Denise Castonguay became unemployed after working for a local school system for 14 years then enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program at Central Maine Community College. A scholarship helped her with travel costs, supplies and a computer.
“The four classes I‘m taking this fall will enable me to return to the work force as soon as possible,” Catonguay said.
“You can never give up on your goals,” Charity Christopher tells her children. She is enrolled in a Human Services Program and is looking forward to a career doing what she loves, which is simply helping people. A scholarship helps her cover costs above tuition.
Scholarships, supported by the Maine Community Foundation are available through the Network, which to date has made 168 awards to citizens throughout Franklin County, totaling over $85,000.
Application deadlines are coming soon. For more information, contact the Franklin College Community College Network at info@franklinnetwork.org or 800-517-2859.
To enroll or learn more about CMCC courses available in Franklin County contact Eric Meader, admissions representative, at emeader@cmcc.edu or (207) 755-5480.
To learn more about the Maine is IT! grant or Comp TIA A+ certification contact Emily Butterfield, student navigator, at (207) 755-5375 or ebutterfield@cmcc.edu.
This program is funded by a $13 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. This is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action program. Adaptive equipment will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
