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Six years after high school graduation, the Class of 1998 JMG graduates are earning an average of $115 more per month than the rest of the 22-24 year olds in Maine.

Programs › Jobs for Maine’s Graduates

The Jobs for Maine’s Graduates high school program is delivered as a for-credit course in conjunction with the student’s regular course load. Hosted at public schools, administered by JMG, and actively engaging the participation of businesses, JMG offers a venue for students to interact with employers and community-based organizations.

The goals of JMG are…

1. Students will achieve better grades.
2. Students will experience a “connectedness” to school.
3. Students will improve their outlook and self-esteem.
4. Students will gain an understanding of pathways and opportunities to future success.

Critical to the JMG program is the relationship established between the student and the JMG Specialist. Each Specialist works with a total of 35 to 45 students and plays the unique role of teacher, guidance counselor, and mentor. Specialists establish a one-on-one relationship with each student. Although the Specialists work directly for JMG, they serve as adjunct faculty within our partnering schools. Each partnering school establishes a JMG Advisory Board, including participation from teachers, guidance counselors, and administration.

JMG is a year-round experiential program. JMG’s competency-based curriculum includes career development, job attainment, job survival, basic competencies, leadership and self development and personal skills. Along with the school year activities, JMG Specialists engage the youth in the summertime as well with group activities, community service and social events. JMG Specialists also follow up with graduating high school students monthly for one year following completion of the program.

Career Association

All JMG students participate in JMG’s student-led organization, the Career Association. Career Association members elect officers and all students serve on committees. The Career Association motivates and prepares students for continued education and meaningful careers. There are four areas of concentration: leadership development; civic awareness; social awareness; and career exploration. The students are involved in fundraising events with a strong emphasis on community service.

Annual Events

Check out the Annual Student Events section for event info and photos.