Current Trainings
See Refund Policy here
Short-Term Training Offerings
Arts and Communications
Business and Hospitality
3D Printing
Bartending
Business Entrepreneurship
Culinary Bootcamp (FREE)
Data Analytics (FREE)
Project Management (FREE)
Sustainable Landscape and Garden Management
TIPS Alcohol Certification (FREE)
Virtual Assistant Training
Industrial Technology and Trades
15-Hour NEC Code Update
45-Hour NEC Code Class
Building Science (FREE)
Construction Skills
EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate
Heat Pump Installer Training
Heat Pump Maintenance
High Pressure Boiler
Machinist Internship – GE Power
Mechanized Logging Operations
Precision Machining Skills (FREE)
Welding (FREE)
Healthcare Sciences
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CPR – BLS Healthcare Provider
EMT-Basic
Forensic Phlebotomy
MHRT/C Conference
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Phlebotomy (FREE)
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Refund Policy for Workforce Training Courses
To receive a full refund, a student must cancel/drop their enrollment/registration more than 3 business days before the start of the course. Within 3 business days before the course starts, a partial refund of 50% of the course fee will be refunded. After the start of the course, no refund will be given. Kennebec Valley Community College reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason, and in the event Kennebec Valley Community College cancels a course the course fee will be refunded in full.
15-Hour NEC Code Update “2023”
Fee: $110
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Start the process here: Funding Process
45-Hour NEC Code Class
Thursdays from 5pm – 8pm
Meets on KVCC campus in Fairfield, ME
Fee: $375
These 2 books included for free with the course:
2023 National Electrical Code
2023 Understanding the National Electrical Code Vol 1
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Start the process here: Funding Process
3D Printing Course
Includes: 3D Printer and Roll of Filament
Receive guidance to unbox and set up your new 3D printer. You’ll learn how to operate, maintain, and repair the printer, and you will become familiar with all of the built-in features of the printer. In addition, you’ll also download and install the Bambu Studio software program and use it to prepare models for printing. Finally, you will download, prepare, and print models from online model repositories.
DESIGN
Learn about and use free, web-based 3D modeling software platforms like Tinkercad and SculptGL. You will create a chess pawn, a two color badge, a repeating design, a complex shape, an alien head, buttons, bookmarks, rings, and more. You will also learn how to embed a Tinkercad design, upload a photo to Tinkercad, make your design public, and add a custom font.
CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
Explore examples of how 3D printing has been integrated into the K-12 curriculum and develop your own strategy for incorporating the technology into your classroom.
This course is equivalent to 15 CEUs.
**If your school district/library/employer is already a member of the Workforce Development Compact, please reach out to us first and we will give you a code to reduce the total cost.**
Grant Funding Available through the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Start the process here: Funding Process
Bartending
Tuesday nights from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Held at Best Western Plus Waterville
375 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901
Grant Funding Available through the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Start the process here: Funding Process
Construction Skills
BLS Healthcare Provider CPR
(Online/hybrid and in-person options available)
Fee: $85
Online/hybrid version
You will complete an online training course (about 1 – 2 hours) then come to our KVCC Fairfield campus to complete your Skills Assessment using an automated CPR machine (takes about 30 – 60 minutes, available any time during our business hours).
In-person dates (on our Fairfield campus)
April 30, 2025 Wednesday, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
May 14, 2025 Wednesday, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
May 28, 2025 Wednesday, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
This course is for students entering any of the several healthcare professions (EMT, Nursing, CNA, Residential Care, etc.). The course covers one and two person adult CPR, child and infant CPR, obstructed airway maneuvers for the conscious and unconscious adult, child and infant, barrier devices and disease transmission and prevention, introduction to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), legal and ethical considerations, and special resuscitation situations. Students who have been certified in the past, and have let their certification lapse by more than 30 days will need to take this full class.
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Fee: FREE
For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Fee: FREE
PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.
HeartSaver: First Aid/CPR/AED
The AHA’s HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide First Aid, CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely and effective manner. Students learn first aid basics, medical emergencies, preventing illness and injury and opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies. This course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs training for the workplace or just wants to be prepared in any emergency setting. *Students in a Healthcare degree program at KVCC will need to take BLS Healthcare Provider CPR rather than this one.*
Building Science
New dates TBD
In-person course on KVCC campus in Fairfield, ME
This course is an introduction to residential energy auditing and weatherization committed to providing weatherization and energy efficiency qualified workers and installers to meet the growing demand.
Students will learn about building science, energy movement within buildings, ventilation and indoor air quality, surface and air transported heat loss, R and U values, types of building framing, types of insulation used, and proper installation techniques as well as remediation options. The course includes a variety of activities involving the use of the blower door, manometer, infrared imaging camera and other instruments.
Business Entrepreneurship
Accepting applicants for Next Session
Dates: Summer 2025
*Online training with weekly self-paced assignments*
Sign Up Here
Learn the basics of starting your own business, including developing a business plan, figuring out your target market, projecting finances, and designing a business pitch.
You would be a good candidate for this training if you:
- Started work on a business idea, but would like help moving it forward, or
- Sell products or a service on the side, but are thinking about growing bigger, or
- Have a current business but would like some more formal education on these topics
Culinary Bootcamp
Monday – Thursday
8am – 4pm
EMT – Basic Course
Grant Funding Available, see the options here.
Including grants from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate (Self-Study)
Upcoming sessions:
8:00am – 2:00pm
Live on KVCC Fairfield Campus
Fee: $195
Electric Boat Motor Technician
Participants will gain an applied understanding of the basics of electrical theory, propulsion and diagnostics. It will be a hands-on, in-person boot camp-style intensive 15 hour course taught over 2 days. Successful completion of an assessment at the end of the course will result in a digital badge signifying the student’s new skills in the area of electric outboard installation, maintenance and repair.
Forensic Phlebotomy
Dates TBD – Fall 2025
Fee: $2300 *available for 50% grant funding, see below
Join the Waitlist for the Next Session
This forensic phlebotomy training course is intended for law enforcement. Law enforcement officers will learn the ethical and legal aspects of phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology and safety precautions. Satisfactory completion of 100 successful blood draws will be required in a clinical setting. The Maine Forensic Phlebotomy Program is a State of Maine, Bureau of Highway Safety approved training designed to assist qualified law enforcement officers in the procedures of venipuncture for investigative purposes.
*To be eligible, proof of the following immunizations are required for participation:
TDAP, MMR, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza
Grant Funding Available, please reach out to us first if your Department will be pursuing this option
Including grants from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Departments may apply here.
Forensic Phlebotomy Refresher
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
8:00am – 4:30pm
KVCC Fairfield campus
Fee: $699 (grant funding available, see below)
This forensic phlebotomy refresher training course is intended for law enforcement professionals.
Grant Funding Available, please reach out to us first if your Department will be pursuing this option
Including grants from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Departments may apply here.
Google Career Certificates
Get free access to earn a Career Certificate from Google. These trainings are presented entirely online and can help you advance in your current field or gain a new skill altogether. Each of our certificates also includes access to training courses for AI Essentials and Prompting.
The available Certificates are:
Data Analytics
provides an immersive understanding of the daily practices and processes of a junior or associate data analyst. You’ll gain the ability to clean and organize data for effective analysis, perform calculations using spreadsheets, SQL, and R programming, and master essential analytical skills and tools. You’ll also develop the expertise to visualize and present data findings through dashboards, presentations, and popular visualization platforms, setting you up for success in a data-driven career.
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Gain skills in how to attract customers using search and email marketing, build and manage e-commerce platforms, measure success with analytics to track performance and show real results, and analyze data to boost customer loyalty and sales. Get the practical experience and confidence you need to succeed in the digital world.
Project Management
Learn the core principles and practical skills needed for success in project management. Explore Agile/Scrum, build real Scrum artifacts, and understand key roles. Develop your ability to create effective project documentation and practice strategic communication and problem-solving through engaging, real-world exercises. Get the tools you need to manage projects confidently!
UX Design
Be guided through the entire design process, from understanding your users’ needs to crafting impactful solutions. You’ll learn to empathize with users, define their pain points, brainstorm innovative ideas, and build interactive prototypes. Master essential UX concepts like user-centered design and accessibility, and learn to conduct user research to validate your designs. Plus, you’ll build a professional portfolio that showcases your skills and prepares you for a rewarding career in UX.
Graphic Design
Heat Pump Installer Training
*Grant Funding available, see information below*
Upcoming sessions:
In-person on KVCC Alfond Campus
EPA 608 Certification is also needed for heat pump installation.
Efficiency Maine scholarship – up to $500 after completing our Heat Pump Installer training, see all requirements here.
Grant Funding Available, see the options here.
Including grants from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Heat Pump Preventative Maintenance
*Grant Funding available, see information below*
Introduces the trainee to the seasonal maintenance and cleaning of heat pumps necessary to maintain rated performance, lifespan of the system, and the buildup of biofilms (mold, algae, bacteria, and other pathogens) which pose a threat to human health. Training will include: safety/regulations lecture and information, a full demonstration of trainer going through the cleaning process, and a question-and-answer period.
Grant Funding Available, see the options here.
Including grants from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
High Pressure Boiler
*Grant Funding available, see information below*
Online Course
6pm – 9pm one night per week via Zoom
Fee: $675
Upcoming session options:
Grant Funding Available, see the options here.
Including grants from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Machinist Internship – GE Power
GE Bangor announces continued partnership with Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) and Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan to train CNC Machinists through a machinist internship and Precision Machining Technology Training Program.
• Learn to machine (at no cost to you) while working for GE
• Intern for GE Bangor 40 hours/week for 10 weeks
• Starting salary $19+/hour
• Complete KVCC Precision Machining Training Program (to be conducted at GE Bangor)
See full program information here
MHRT/C Conference
Monday, July 21, 2025
8am – 4pm
KVCC Campus in Fairfield, ME
Fee: $130
- Earn up to 6 contact hours and complete your 6-hour in-person training requirement
- Meet other MHRT/C professionals
- Learn from local industry leaders
MHRT/C Continuing Education
Earn 4 continuing education hours per course
Online training
Applied Ethics
This training will explore some of the many ethics issues faced by people working in the behavioral health field and is intended to offer guidance on how to think about and attempt to deal with some of the more common ethical dilemmas. This training satisfies the four hours of ethics training requirement.
Cultural Competency
Culture defines the norms, values, and expectations that allow us to predict, understand, and function in our society. Cultural diversity identifies that not all individuals living in a society share the same culture. These differences can lead to misunderstandings, discrimination, and barriers to service. This course will reinforce the self-reflective role of the MHRT/C in embracing cultural humility and cultural awareness as it is presented in the mental health field.
Grant Funding Available
Including grants from the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Organizations may apply here.
Mixed Media Art
Virtual meetings on Mondays:
2/24/2025, 7 – 8:30PM
3/03/2025, 7 – 8:30PM
3/10/2025, 7 – 8:30PM
Ever look at a piece of art and think, “I wish I could do that?” Ever look at something you found in the recycling bin or on the side of the road and thought, “That’d make a great art project?” In this course, students will work with interactive, rich-media content to create and share several mixed media art projects. Mixed media means working with a variety of media both found and created, including a SMASH Book!, Printing on Unusual Materials, a Mixed Media canvas design, a dynamic collage, and a found-art sculpture. Students will host art in a digital art gallery shared with the community.
Phlebotomy
Fee: FREE
Become a certified phlebotomist that will transition from the classroom into the workforce. This course consists of a three-phase sequence dealing with the theory, practice, lab and clinical experience. Phase 1: online learning will focus on infection control and safety practices, phlebotomy equipment and techniques, anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, specimen preparation and handling and the ethical and legal aspects of phlebotomy. Practice proper procedures in the collection of blood specimens by venipuncture in a classroom (lab) setting. Phase 2: students will perform venipuncture and the associated labs at a hospital or a practice-based laboratory for 100 hours. Phase 3: prepares each student to sit for the ASCP Certification.
Precision Machining Skills
Online course
January 27 – March 3, 2025
Fee: FREE
Blueprint Reading: Learn skills associated with the principles of reading and interpreting engineering and manufacturing prints. Topics covered include reproduction/control of prints, orthographic and pictorial representations, use of scales, line identification, U.S. and S.I. (metric) dimensioning, tolerances, thread notes and specifications, sectional views, auxiliary views, precision measuring instruments, and trade symbols/diagrams.
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T): gain skills in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and as applied to engineering drawings.
Sustainable Landscape and Garden Management
*Funding available, see information below
Early 2026
10 Zoom lessons on Tuesdays from 6pm – 9pm
2 live meetings on Saturdays at Native Gardens of Blue Hill
This certificate program will provide training for garden maintenance and planning, choosing plants, and understanding soil and water, with a focus on land stewardship. Two days of hands-on labs at Native Gardens of Blue Hill and 10 Zoom lessons will prepare participants for employment with nursery and landscaping businesses or increase the skills of professionals in the field.
Grant Funding Available through Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce:
https://www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce/funding/#compact
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers of a Maine-based organization; must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
*Native Gardens of Blue Hill offers 50% funding for those who are ineligible for Harold Alfond Center funding:
https://www.nativemainegardens.org/2025-kvcc-training-program
Marechal Brown (Lead Instructor) got her start in horticulture as a public garden volunteer in New York City, going on to study botany, horticulture and landscape design at the New York Botanical Garden. She had the great fortune to work for NYC Parks for over 20 years. Marechal started her Parks career as a gardener in Morningside Park, designed and built in the late 1800s by Fredrick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. She developed a horticultural training program for her staff, worked with thousands of volunteers, and developed gardening curriculum for local elementary school students in collaboration with NY Audubon. During her tenure, Morningside Park received landmark status as a Registered Historic Landscape. Marechal went on to become the director citywide horticulture, supporting NYC Parks’ 200 gardeners in their care of hundreds of horticultural sites across 30,000 acres of parkland.
TIPS Alcohol Certification
Fall 2025
Fee: FREE
KVCC Fairfield campus
TIPS is a dynamic, skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental “people skills” of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. TIPS gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to prevent alcohol-related tragedies and to create a safer work environment.
Grant Funding Available through the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce
50% of course cost, up to $1200, available for eligible workers; organizations must join the Maine Workforce Development Compact to be eligible for funds.
Start the process here: Funding Process
Virtual Assistant Training
Accepting applicants for 2025
*Online training with weekly self-paced assignments*
Sign Up Here
Become a remote worker and work from home as a Virtual Assistant – these roles support businesses and companies in marketing, administrative, and/or management tasks. Through our program you will receive a certificate to specialize in Project Management or Digital Marketing, while also learning the basics of entrepreneurship, web-based tech tools, and successfully working remotely. Also, get connected to complete a portfolio project with a local Maine company. Virtual assistants work remotely and can find employment full-time with a company or work freelance with multiple clients, as an entrepreneur.
Welding I (Beginner), II (Intermediate), or Aluminum
*Grant Funding available, see information below*
Welding II
May 13 – June 12
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
6:00pm-9:00pm
Welding I will introduce students to the basics of welding. This foundation course will focus on safety and principles of welding. Students will use the SMAW welding process (stick welding) and will learn to make minor repairs and start your own projects.
Welding II is more advanced and will build on the SMAW welding process and also learn FCAW and cutting with Oxy-Acetylene torches. Successful students will be ready to take one AWS Certification Test.
Aluminum Welding introduces or builds on the GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) process. This course can be catered to help the student meet their specific employment or certification goals. At the conclusion of the course, at the instructor’s discretion, the student may be ready to take one AWS Certification Test.