Upcoming Classes, Events & Community Resources
Advanced ESL: 3-Week Intensive Class
Improve your English language skills, with this FREE 3-week intensive class, covering advanced oral and written language skills, including conversational practice, review and comprehension of written materials, and more!
With Instructor: Lorena Crespo | Certified ESL Instructor
Students will receive an ACE MV Advanced ESL Certificate of Completion upon finishing the class!
This offering is FREE & there are limited spots! Register today.
Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners: 6-Week Class
Are you interested in learning Brazilian Portuguese? Join our 6-week beginners class to learn the essentials for everyday conversation, including greetings, getting to know someone, and sharing a bit about yourself. You will also learn about the Brazilian culture along the way!
With Instructor: Maria Angela Moreira
$179/Early Bird Special (Register by February 19!)
$189/Regular Enrollment
Hoisting License Prep: 1-Day Class
Our Hoisting 2-A/1-C License Prep & Renewal Course is a single 6 hour class designed to give the applicant all the information necessary to pass the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Class 2-A/1-C hoisting exam.
With Instructor: Daniel Eaton of All Phase Training
Cost: $335/person, not including exam fee
Career Explorations: Intro to Building & Technical Trades
Looking for a new meaningful career on MV?
ACE MV has a FREE upcoming Career Explorations Seminar focusing on the growing Renewable Energy industry! Join us for this seminar to learn more about the industry and explore career opportunities.
**Dates subject to change**
From Electrical, Construction, HVAC, Automotive, Solar, and Wind industries, employers will share:
- What a career in their field looks like day-to-day
- Pathways for training, certifications, and advancement
- Hands-on demos and site visits to see the work up close
Whether you’re in the trades and considering a shift, a young professional seeking meaningful opportunities, or simply curious about sustainability, this seminar can help you envision your next career step in the fast-growing renewable energy industry.
Basics of SketchUp: 4-Week Class
Learn the fundamentals of SketchUp, a powerful and accessible 3D modeling tool widely used in architecture, design, and construction. This hands-on, beginner-friendly course is ideal for anyone new to SketchUp who wants to create clear, accurate 3D models.
With Instructor: Joseph Schott | Architect & Educator
$150/Early Bird Special (Register by February 23!)
$175/Regular Enrollment
Tax Planning & Preparation Basics: Workshop
Taxes impact nearly every part of your financial life, but they don’t have to feel overwhelming. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of how the U.S. tax system works, what shows up on a tax return, and the most common deductions and credits people miss. We’ll also cover simple tax planning strategies you can use throughout the year to help reduce your tax bill and avoid surprises.
With Instructor: Grant Joiner | Certified Financial Planner
This workshop is FREE and has limited spaces!
MV Career, Volunteer, & Networking Night
Join us for an exciting evening of career opportunities, community engagement, and professional networking at the Martha’s Vineyard Career & Networking Night. Brought to you by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, ACE MV, MVNC, and Vineyard Preservation Trust, in partnership with Slough Farm, this event is designed to connect job seekers, volunteers, and professionals with local businesses and organizations looking to grow their teams.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Explore career pathways on Martha’s Vineyard Discover job and volunteer openings from local businesses & nonprofits Connect with industry professionals in a relaxed, engaging setting Network over live music, food & beverages—because sometimes the best opportunities come from great conversations! Don’t miss this unique chance to build connections, explore new possibilities, and take the next step in your career or community involvement!
Employers: Are you an employer interested in purchasing a table? Please email membership@mvy.com.
Nonprofits sharing volunteer opportunities: You can drop off materials to a shared volunteer table for FREE.
In addition to SOS offerings, here are some learning opportunities from other organizations doing thoughtful, accessible work in similar spaces. The resources below aren’t ACE MV programs, but they align closely with the spirit of SOS and are worth exploring!
Creative Mornings – Virtual Field Trips
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center
Local programming to check out
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Slough Farm – offering workshops and classes
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Stillpoint – offering community programming
Got a class or workshop request for 2026?
Email sonja@acemv.org with a class request!
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