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New Continuing Education Courses at USM Serve the Larger Community

April 2, 2004

The USM Center for Continuing Education has added many new courses to their current Spring/Summer 2004 schedule that reflect state business and community needs. To highlight the state's commitment to small businesses, the center created a comprehensive series to promote growth and development in this important sector of Maine's economy. Workshops will help to enhance the management, marketing, accounting, and advertising skills of Maine's small business owners and managers.

The center will also offer a number of courses to strengthen the leadership and management skills of those working with non-profits. One workshop called "The Refugee Journey: Listening With an Open Heart," will help service providers better understand Maine's growing refugee community and how to assist them and their families.

Also to address Maine's increasing obesity and diabetes rates, the center has created a course examining the "Metabolic Syndrome," itÕs components and treatment options.

The USM Center for Continuing Education will offer 166 courses in its Spring/Summer 2004 session. The center offers a wide range of noncredit courses with topics ranging from personal enrichment to professional certificate programs and workshops.

For more information, call 780-5900 or visit www.usm.maine.edu/cce/

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