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THE BUSINESS OF MAINE'S
Forest Products Sector Course
The Business of Maine’s Forest Products Sector – a free course that provides participants with an understanding of career and innovation opportunities across the forest products sector. Connect with industry professionals, start or grow your career, and gain key insights into the innovation shaping this growing sector.
The course will provide participants with:
- An understanding of opportunities across the industry
- Knowledge to enter the field to begin their own career journey
PARTNERS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL PATHWAYS
1.0: Venture Exploration
This program is an accredited 10-week virtual asynchronous start-up incubator course covering the nuts and bolts of small business building blocks. Each session is led by a different guest lecturer who is a subject matter expert in the field. Completion of the entire series and a final project assignment results in 3 credits and Entrepreneurship Digital Badges – and is available for FREE!
Each individual session is also open to current or aspiring entrepreneurs and community members also at no cost. Individuals can choose any one session, or multiple sessions, to attend. This creates a rich learning environment—joining students with the local community!
PARTNERS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL PATHWAYS
2.0: Beyond the Business Plan
Learn the practical application of business acumen and gain insight into what makes our markets and ecosystem tick during this accredited 11-week virtual asynchronous course. The sessions are led by a variety of guest lecturers who are subject matter experts in their fields.
Enroll for college credit or join individual sessions – all for free. Completion of the entire series and a final portfolio project results in 3 college credits and Entrepreneurship Digital Badges – and is available to you for FREE!