Most teens make it into adulthood without learning some important skills that will come in handy in the future. Even most degree holders will admit that they lack the skills to manage their finances or write a good resume, and some don’t even know the difference between a fitted and a flat sheet.
This is where The Adulting School can help. Based in Portland, Maine, the school opened in July 2016 as it aims to teach adults crucial life skills that weren’t taught at home or in college.
According to the BBC, psychotherapist Rachel Weinstein partnered with Katie Brunelle, a former teacher, and Rachel Flehinger, an improvisational comedian, to launch the school. Weinstein said that their goal is to gather the kind of knowledge that many young people are unaware that they don’t know until they’re on their own.
Anyone can enroll in The Adulting School, as the institution believes that everyone hits Adulting Milestones throughout their life. Those who wish to learn more grown-up skills but who live far from Portland can take online classes very soon. Online membership begins in February, but those who are interested can sign up for early enrollment.
Upon enrollment, students are given full access to their online school and lessons. As a member, one can choose any available Adulting topic and follow the mini-lessons provided by a carefully selected The Adulting School teacher, according to the school’s website.
The school’s module is made up of what TAS calls as the 4 Verticals: Finances, Make it/Fix it, Relationships & Community, and Health & Wellness. In the first module, students can learn the basics of budgeting, understanding interest rates, starting a retirement fund, and more.
Students can also learn how to navigate complicated relationships and more complex topics such as dealing with a family member’s death. There are also practical lessons, like how to change a flat tire and how to be healthy through exercise and good nutrition.
Fees for online classes will be charged in February, while Happy Hour workshops are free. Other events cost $30 per student.
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