Whether designing a machine part, a table, or a house, learn the basic function of CAD software from a professional designer and engineer.

A combination of 14 courses to help prepare students for entry-level jobs in the accounting field. Classes are both offered remotely and in-person. Students must be able to attend some classes in person at our school. Click here to learn more.

This certificate program runs on a rolling basis and students may begin classes at the start of any term.  Courses can be taken at students' chosen pace. Scholarship money is available to those that qualify.

Prerequisites: CASAS score 230+

To apply: There is an application process to enroll in this certificate- please click here. The deadline to enroll is December 22.

A combination of 11 courses to help prepare students for entry-level jobs working in an office environment. Classes are offered both remotely and in-person. Students must be able to attend some classes in person at our school. Click here to learn more.

This certificate program runs on a rolling basis and students may begin classes at the start of any term.  Courses can be taken at students' chosen pace.

Scholarship money is available to those that qualify.

Prerequisites: CASAS score of 230 or higher, High school diploma or equivalent, digital literacy assessment, approved application, interview

To apply for this program: please click here. The deadline to enroll is December 22.

This course covers the foundational skills needed to feel comfortable using computers and to increase digital literacy skills:

• keyboarding
• email
• internet use
• using Google Drive to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• social media
• Google Classroom
• online meeting technology like Zoom and Google Meet

It is appropriate for English Language Learners at ESOL3 and above as well as native English Speakers.

Prerequisite: ESOL level 3 with teacher recommendation or ESOL level 4

Need assistance paying for this class? Financial assistance is available. Please email davenm@portlandschools.org for more information.

A 12 week, 150 hour training program, offered in partnership with ProsperityME, which prepares students for entry level careers in the banking world. Courses are co-taught by representatives from local financial institutions. Students leave the program with a Today's Teller certificate from the Center for Financial Training and Education Association (CFTEA). 

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Prerequisites: CASAS score 225 or Language Arts level 100 or higher, current US work authorization, approved application, interview

To apply: There is an application process to enroll in this program. Click here to begin your application. The deadline to submit an application is December 22.

This class is intended for the person who has had little practice using Microsoft Products. We will create and edit letters and documents using Word. We will create and edit basic spreadsheets like budget and payroll using Excel. We will be using Microsoft Teams as our remote platform. We will learn to navigate screens between local and online options as well as Windows File explorer to save and retrieve our work.

Need assistance paying for this class? Email davenm@portlandschools.org to request a scholarship application.

This class is intended for the person who has prior experience using Microsoft Office products. We will cover work related skills; building tables, mail merge and graphics using Word. We will create a slide show using PowerPoint that will include graphics, transition and animations. Additionally, we will explore MS Outlook and Outlook calendar. This will be taught using Microsoft Teams as the remote platform.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Office Suite 1 or instructor approval

Need assistance paying for this class? We have scholarship money available to those that qualify! Email davenm@portlandschools.org for the application.

As an introductory course, Intro to Accounting teaches the planning, analyzing and interpreting of transactions that occur in a small for-profit single-owner business. These transactions are processed and recorded through an entire accounting cycle with the ultimate objective of preparing financial statements that summarize the results of operations for that business. Basic accounting principles are taught with emphasis on accuracy and business ethics.

Need assistance paying for this class? We have scholarship money available to those that qualify! Email davenm@portlandschools.org for the application.