Frequently Asked Questions

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Career Training/Education

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Q: I have lost my job. Is there any assistance available to help me find a new one?

Women, Work, and Community: Women, Work and Community is a non-profit agency that works with women and men to support, guide, and provide the tools needed to take the next steps toward a more promising future.

Phone: (207) 778-2757 or 1-800-442-2092, 108 Perham St., Farmington

Opportunity Center: The Opportunity Center of Northern Franklin County is a grassroots effort focusing on the economic and educational enrichment of the community by using the former Lauri Toy Factory facility. A non-profit organization, the center aims to promote partnerships with business as well as education and to serve as the catalyst to create sustainable economic opportunities. Volunteer time and your skills to help the Opportunity Center.

Phone: (207) 639-2349 or 678-2455, 105 Avon Valley Rd., Avon

Foster Regional Applied Technology Center: The Foster Regional Applied Technology Center is part of Mt. Blue High School. It provides technical classes to high school students all over Greater Franklin County. Foster Regional Applied Technology Center offers programs such as: Automotive technology, Building construction, Commercial art, Computer technology, Culinary arts, Forestry, Welding, CNA, and Firefighting.

Phone: (207) 778-3562, 129 Seamon Rd., Farmington. Contact: Glenn Kapiloff, Director

CareerCenter: The CareerCenter is the place to start when you’re looking for your first job, your next job, a better job - or a whole new career. It’s also the place to find information on training and education. Employment and training services include career information center, career assessment, aptitude testing and exploration, employment competency training, interview skill building, summer youth employment and training, employer services, on-the-job training, work experience and resume writing.

Phone: (207) 645-5800 or 1-800-982-4311, 865 US Rt. 2, Wilton, Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m.

Adult Education Centers: Adults who need to acquire life skills, improve basic literacy skills, learn English as a second language, acquire or upgrade writing, math, or computer skills, attain high school credits for a diploma or entrance to college or technical school, and those aspiring to earn a GED. There are no fees for adult basic education classes or GED testing. There are fees (depending on the type of class) for Adult and Community Education classes.