Hope For Me

08/01/2024

07/23/2024

Great news for KVCC students! Thanks to a generous donation from the Hope for ME board of directors, our emergent needs program just got a boost! This means unexpected financial challenges won't stop our students from reaching their educational goals. Just like Hope for ME, which helps Maine residents overcome barriers to employment, KVCC is committed to removing obstacles to success. Together, we're making a difference!
(Pictured: Joshua Norton, Wendy Brochu, Jennifer Casey (KVCC Foundation Executive Director), Donna Moore, and Harold Norton)

07/23/2024

A huge shout out to the KVCC Foundation for the great work they are doing. Hope For Me is excited once again to be a donor to their emergent needs fund. It takes a village and we are excited to be adding to ours!

Great news for KVCC students! Thanks to a generous donation from the Hope for ME board of directors, our emergent needs program just got a boost! This means unexpected financial challenges won't stop our students from reaching their educational goals. Just like Hope for ME, which helps Maine residents overcome barriers to employment, KVCC is committed to removing obstacles to success. Together, we're making a difference!
(Pictured: Joshua Norton, Wendy Brochu, Jennifer Casey (KVCC Foundation Executive Director), Donna Moore, and Harold Norton)

07/17/2024

KVCC’s EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification will be held on August 24 for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairfield campus. The course includes reading/preparation material, a live review session, and cost of the exam. The EPA 608 certification exam prepares technicians for the following four certifications: Type I: Repair of small appliances, Type II: High pressure refrigerants (i.e. Mini Split Heat Pumps), and Type III: Low pressure appliances (chillers), or Universal. It is not intended to by formal refrigeration training. Technicians who take this course should be familiar with the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle and common service equipment and procedures. For more information and how to sign up, click here: https://loom.ly/_rREoK4

07/17/2024

Research shows and experience proves that it’s all about a student’s first year experience. This is a time when becoming connected, staying engaged and asking questions is important to success not only in the first year but in the years thereafter. If you are an incoming student with questions about your first year experience, call (207)-453-5822.

07/17/2024

Susan LaPlante-Dube🩷🩵

Are you looking to include books about cooking in your summer reading list? Check out reading recommendations from KVCC’s library that you should reserve today!

07/10/2024

Helping students thrive, not just survive!

College expenses go beyond tuition. Books, housing, food, and transportation all add up. Hopefully this donation can ease the financial burden on students, allowing them to focus on their studies and be successful. Every dollar counts, and this contribution can make a meaningful impact on a student's journey.

06/29/2024

Mistakes are not failures, but opportunities disguised as setbacks. Just as sour milk becomes yogurt or cheese, and spoiled grapes transform into fine wine, your missteps can lead to personal growth and unexpected discoveries. Embrace your mistakes, learn from them, and watch yourself transform into a stronger, wiser, and more valuable individual.