Workforce Training

Looking for a new career?  Interested in changing lives of those around you?  How about a part-time career or to get paid to work out?  This program is designed to teach you everything you need to know to enter the health and fitness field as a group fitness instructor and/or personal trainer.  Our trainers are highly recognized in this field, with more than 20 years experience, and will provide you hands-on training to pass the national tests through AFAA.  The program is all-inclusive.  You may choose to complete both group fitness and personal training, or take one or the other.  Lectures are once a week for 10 or 20 weeks.  $1,500 or $3,000 for both.  All materials included in fee including National Certification Exams.  TO REGISTER OR PAYMENT PLANS CALL The Academy of Medical Professions. 866-516-8274 or  207-721-0714 or www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com 

Work One-On-One with a Pharmacy Technician Trainer and entirely online with support from a Pharmacy Technician and Trainer.  The Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today.  In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, to preparing for the PTCB exam.  You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs.  You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up to date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest information on new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures.  You will be ready to pass your PTCB national certification included in cost. $2,050.

Looking for a new career?  Interested in changing lives of those around you?  How about a part-time career or to get paid to work out?  This program is designed to teach you everything you need to know to enter the health and fitness field as a group fitness instructor and/or personal trainer.  Our trainers are highly recognized in this field, with more than 20 years experience, and will provide you hands-on training to pass the national tests through AFAA.  The program is all-inclusive.  You may choose to complete both group fitness and personal training, or take one or the other.  Lectures are once a week for 10 or 20 weeks.  $1,500 or $3,000 for both.  All materials included in fee including National Certification Exams.  TO REGISTER OR PAYMENT PLANS CALL The Academy of Medical Professions. 866-516-8274 or  207-721-0714 or www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com  

Medical transcription is a desired field for most people trying to work at home. Strong typing, computer, and English grammar skills are essential.   Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, FTP, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books are provided with the course fee.  Classes are once a week for 16-weeks with a completion of 16 weeks to 6 month options.  This is a State Certified Program and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation, resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program.  Course includes medical terminology, Anatomy & physiology and transcription.  $2650, includes everything for the course and the field.   TO REGISTER OR PAYMENT PLANS CALL:  866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or www. academyofmedicalprofessions.com  

Augusta Adult and Community Education, Togus V.A. Medical Center, Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Western Maine Workforce Development, Community Concepts and the Career Center are partnering to offer Certified Nursing Assistant Training. You may be able to have this training paid for if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

This training encompasses 21st Century WorkReady skills, certified nursing theory and lab classes as well as hands on clinical training.  This program meets the requirements for State of Maine certification.  Upon successful completion of the course, students will be guaranteed an interview at Togus VA Medical Center.

The training schedule is tentatively set as follows:

Lab and Theory at the Capital Area Technical Center:     July 8th - August 20th     Thursdays and Fridays (all day sessions)

Clinical Practice at Togus VA Maine Healthcare System:     August 23rd - September 10th (2 days per week; 12 hour shifts)

Things to know before you apply:

·   must be 18 years old (Identification required)

·   must have a high school diploma or equivalent

·   must pass a background check

·   must complete an application and include 2 letters of reference 

·   must show proof of required immunizations

·   must complete onboarding paperwork for Togus Medical Facility

In addition, candidates must complete a reading, writing, digital literacy and career assessment prior to June 9th, 2021.  

These assessments (called CASAS assessments) are offered at the following times each week:

Mondays (1pm) available: May 17, May 24, June 7

Tuesdays (5pm) available: May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1

Thursdays (9am) available: May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3

Please indicate your preference on your registration. We will notify you if your preference is not available.

There will be a full Informational Session for all who apply on Wednesday, June 9th from 9:00 am until 10:30 am via Zoom.  Link will be provided through your e-mail address after you complete the necessary assessments and paperwork.