Looking at the job market; adult education sees increase

Community Connections Day
    The Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP), the Maine Dept. of Labor and Adult Education are working with community partners to hold a Community Connections Day on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Houlton Higher Education Center.  Information will be available to residents impacted by changes in the job market, the winter heating season, and other economic factors.  
    For more information, call Otis Smith at the Houlton Higher Education Center at 521-3100 ext.5.
Adult education registrations up
    The Adult Education Center at the Houlton Higher Education Center reports that winter/spring registrations in some classes are up dramatically over last fall. Much of this increase is due to changes in the economy.     Registrations in the C.N.A. and R.N. pre-requisite classes are nearly double from last fall due to job openings in the healthcare field.  
    Registration in the College Transitions/CAP program, for people preparing for college, has been boosted by unemployment in some fields.
    Interest in GED courses has increased with the need for people to have more options in their career choices.
    For more information about Houlton/Hodgdon SAD 29/70 Adult Education call 521-3100 ext.5 or go to www.sad29.maineadulted.org.