It's a Brand New School Year

It’s a brand new school year! For JMG, that means another chance to ask how we can help make a difference in the lives of Maine’s youth and Maine's economy. It means working side by side with public schools and private businesses to guide and inspire more than 10,000 students on their way to Maine's workforce.

And, finally, it means saying thank you to people like you for supporting JMG; for volunteering your time; and for sharing your financial resources to make that difference.

Going Back to School - Coming Home to JMG

This year, JMG is proud to introduce you to a very special group of Specialists.These dedicated educators were, once, JMG students themselves. They sat in the same seats their students sit in today. They faced similar challenges. They overcame similar obstacles, and have chosen to give back by coming home to JMG.

“ I was the first in my family to earn a bachelor's degree. I decided to become a teacher because I wanted to impact students’ lives the way my Specialist impacted mine. ” - Carl Ripley, Woodland Jr./Sr. High School

"After being a JMG student for two years, the thing that brought me back was the community and culture. I knew JMG had to remain at the heart of the work I do." -  Myranda Knight, Messalonskee Middle School

"JMG gave me the tools and confidence to achieve my goals. Now I'm able to help other young people do the same!"  - Courtney Pollock, Piscataquis Community High School

“When I found out that JMG was expanding and adding positions, my heart nearly exploded. I cried when I got the job. Now I get to be a life-changer, too. I get to work with students who just need someone, like I did, to show them they’re worth it.” - Karyssa Upham, Bangor High School  Read Karyssa's Story

Interested In Helping Maine's Youth & Workforce?

JMG has plenty of volunteer opportunities. We would love to have you: Be a guest speaker in a classroom Provide a business tour, job shadow, or internship opportunity Participate in a local or statewide career fair Host a program during an industry-designed event (ex. Maine Manufacturing Day) Conduct mock job interviews Participate on a career or college panel We also seek volunteers for our annual statewide student events: Leadership Education Conference in Rome, ME, October 15-23, 2019 Career Development Conference in Waterville, ME, March 31, 2020 Urban Adventure in Portland, ME, May 1-2, 2020 Please contact Staci Beal at sbeal@jmg.org if you're interested in volunteering. Thank you!

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* Visit our website to learn more about JMG, its impact on Maine's workforce, and how you can be involved.