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FAME - Finance Authority of Maine5 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04332
Phone:
800-228-3734 Link:
FAME FAME offers:
* Student Loan financing for higher education
* Section 529 NextGen College Investing program
* Business Financing
Goodwill Northern New England Workforce Solutions190 Lancaster Street
Suite 200
Portland, ME 04101
View MapPhone:
207-775-5891
Link:
Website Workforce Solutions staff works with individuals, like you, looking for employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive. They assess, then match, your interests and abilities to good jobs in the marketplace. Their employment specialists are skilled in helping you identify work interests, develop goals and find the job of your choice. They stay in touch through on-the-job training, job coaching, one-on-one counseling and other support services to ensure employment success. Their Workforce Solutions staff, are committed to helping you find stability and independence through employment, while strengthening your community's workforce.
The collective goal of the study centers is to help students of all ages become academically and socially successful. The study centers provide an atmosphere conducive to study with technology, resources, mentors, and volunteers to support academic success - all within the public housing family neighborhoods.
Family Literacy Classes in Riverton Park and one-on-one English Literacy tutoring around the city.
Maine Career Centers provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge for Maine workers and businesses. Whether you are looking to improve your job qualifications, explore a different profession, find a new career or hire an employee, the Career Center can help.?
Portland Adult Education offers adult English Language classes in both Franklin Towers and Front Street. Classes are catered to the English level of attendees.?
Portland Public Library BookmobileSteve Weigle
Portland, ME
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Website The bookmobile serves Portland neighborhoods without a nearby Library branch, individuals and families (particularly those with young children) who may lack transportation or the time to travel, or have health problems. They visit over 20 locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. The bookmobile holds 1,700 items for all ages ? fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, picture books and chapter books for kids. The bookmobile has wheelchair access, wireless Internet capabilities, and solar panels.?
Riverton Park Study CenterMarshall Maxsimic, Education Specialist
61 Riverton Drive
Portland, ME 04103
View MapPhone:
207-221-8074
Link:
Website The collective goal of the study centers is to help students of all ages become academically and socially successful. The study centers provide an atmosphere conducive to study with technology, resources, mentors, and volunteers to support academic success - all within the public housing family neighborhoods.
Sagamore Village Study CenterEmily Mancini-Fitch, Resident Services Manager
21 Popham Street
Portland, ME 04102
View MapPhone:
207-221-8075
Link:
Website The collective goal of the study centers is to help students of all ages become academically and socially successful. The study centers provide an atmosphere conducive to study with technology, resources, mentors, and volunteers to support academic success - all within the public housing family neighborhoods.