PVAEC holds CNA Pinning Ceremony January 24, 2013

PVAEC held a CNA Pinning Ceremony for our latest class of graduating students on January 24, 2013 at our facility.

Pictured left to right:  Marya Bailey, Brandy Reynolds, Anna Whitney, Valerie Rudmin, Nancy Hoskins RN (Class Instructor),  Vicki Garland, and Beth Vincent-Foster.

Not pictured:  Stephen Lackey, Helen Morrill and Celeste Myers.

Congratulations to All!

Posted by Kathy Normandin  on March 5, 2013 | Read more in: News and Events

The ASVAB career exploration test is not just for students interested in military.

The ASVAB   (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers in line with their interests and skills. While the program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, this career exploration tool is for every student, 10th grade and up (ages 16 to 23), not just those interested in the armed forces.  There has never been a requirement that a test-taker with a qualifying score enlist in the military, and the test may simply determine personal aptitude at a particular career.
PVAEC offers an ASVAB Test Prep course which will help prepare you for this important test.  Call 564-6525 for more information.

Posted by Kathy Normandin  on July 27, 2012 | Read more in: News and Events

PVAEC CNA Class starting tonight

Posted by Kathy Normandin  on July 17, 2012 | Read more in: News and Events

Graduation! PVAEC graduation ceremony was Wednesday, June 13, 2012

PVAEC celebrated its graduates Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft ME.  The keynote speaker was Congressman Mike Michaud.  Family and friends joined in the celebration, as the congressman told the graduates that learning was life-long.  He stated they had accomplished something no one will ever be able to take away from them; their high school diploma.  Music was provided by North Country Strings.  It was a wonderful evening.  Congratulations to all! 

Photos are on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=401009056618426&set=a.401007703285228.104377.104727079579960&type=3&theater

Call 564-6525 for more information.

Posted by Kathy Normandin  on June 14, 2012 | Read more in: News and Events

PVAEC holds Graduation Ceremony June 15, 2011

PVAEC held its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft.  A full house came to support and celebrate our graduates' accomplishments.  It was a beautiful day and a beautiful ceremony.  

Our keynote speaker was Ray Therrien from Mt Blue Adult & Community Education in Franklin County.  Ray spoke of the new opportunities awaiting each graduate and reminded us to accept new challenges that help us grow and reach our potential.

Graduates are ready to turn their tassels as the symbolic act that this phase of their education is complete and they are ready for what' next - employment, college or post-secondary training.

Congratulations to all!  For more information, contact PVAEC at 564-6525.

Posted by Kathy Normandin  on June 27, 2011 | Read more in: News and Events

PVAEC Holds 2010 Graduation Ceremony

PVAEC celebrated with students, families and staff during its graduation ceremony at Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft on May 26, 2010.

PVAEC (Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative) had 48 students earn either their high school diploma or their GED since last year's graduation ceremony.

This year's program began with an introduction by Thelma Regan, Director of PVAEC.  

The keynote speaker was Joanna Russell, Director of Tri-County Workforce Investment Board.  Joanna's motivational speech began by noting that she took Adult Education refresher courses when she was in her thirties to start her on the path to her MBA.  

The student speaker this year was Benjamin Richardson.  Ben's moving speech spoke of his journey from the depths of drug and alcohol abuse after the death of his father to earning his GED and being accepted as a freshman at Eastern Maine Community College.  

The musical interlude was provided by Susan Ramsey and Ruth Fogg, North Country Strings Duo.  

Daniel Smith was awarded his honor cord for achieving his high GED Score.  The cord and certificate were awarded by Eve Salley, Chief GED Examiner and Pam Flanagan, GED Examiner.

The presentation of the diplomas was handled by Paul Stearns, RSU 80 Superintendent and Thelma Regan.  Then the graduates turned their tassels and exited the theater.

Ready to get started on your diploma?  Call (207) 564-6525 for more information.  You could be in the pictures from next year's ceremony!

Posted by Kathy Normandin  on May 27, 2010 | Read more in: News and Events

PVAEC Holds Arts/Crafts Exhibition

PVAEC held its second Art and Crafts Exhibition on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Morton Ave Municipal Complex in Dover-Foxcroft.  

Our community members had the chance to tour our facility and at the same time to view the work of our art instructors and their students.   There were painting and drawing exhibits as well as knitting.  It was a great opportunity to see what can be created by taking an adult education Arts and Crafts class.  For more information, call 564-6525. 

Here is a sample of the work displayed.  We have very talented students and instructors!

Posted by Kathy Normandin  on May 6, 2010 | Read more in: Events