“JMG helped me find myself, helped me engage more with my peers, to communicate, to listen, to be someone I didn’t think I could be.”
Avangrid Foundation Renews Investment in JMG to Support Maine Students’ Career Pathways
We are thrilled to share that the Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Central Maine Power’s parent company, Avangrid, is continuing its investment in JMG with a generous $25,000 contribution. This renewed support underscores our shared commitment to expanding educational and workforce opportunities for Maine students.
Shaping Maine’s Future:
JMG Featured in Newsweek
JMG is proud to share a defining moment in our journey—our story has been featured in Newsweek. This national recognition highlights the critical role JMG plays in shaping Maine’s future by equipping over 12,000 students annually with the skills and confidence to succeed in education, careers, and life.
Student Centered
Results Driven
JMG partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials, and pursue meaningful careers. Serving more than 12,000 students each year, JMG offers on-ramps from 6th grade through age 24 through nearly 150 programs embedded in public schools, career and technical education centers, and on every campus in the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System.
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Pre-Apprenticeship: MaineHealth Clinical Healthcare Careers
MaineHealth’s Clinical Healthcare Career Awareness Pre-Apprenticeship is designed for anyone who wishes to further explore a career in clinical healthcare and seeks a guided pathway to potential employment with MaineHealth.
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Create an Impact
Together we can support Maine students and prepare them for a successful future. Your generosity will ensure that we can continue to reach students throughout all 16 counties in Maine and create a lasting impact on their lives.
Become a JMG Employer Partner
Joining JMG as an Employer Partner is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Maine's workforce by directly introducing students to your company. You can provide students firsthand exposure to the diverse opportunities within your company.
This partnership helps equip students with a clearer perspective on career opportunities while simultaneously strengthening our Maine community by creating an invaluable connection that enlightens young minds about potential futures and synchronizes education with the dynamic demands of Maine’s workforce.
JMG Scrub Club Inspires Futures in Healthcare
JMG Scrub Club provided students with hands-on experience and real-world insight into the healthcare industry. Through this incredible program, students gained valuable skills, interacted with healthcare professionals, and explored various career paths in the medical field. A huge thank you to MaineHealth, LifeFlight of Maine, and MaineHealth Careers for inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals
JMG 8th Grade Adventure
Nearly 300 JMG 8th graders from across the state came together for our 8th Grade Adventure, showcasing their leadership, social skills, problem-solving, professionalism, interviewing skills, networking skills, and much more. We are thankful to Unum for making this event possible and to Thomas College for welcoming our students to their campus.
JMG Students Discover
Careers at Unum
Unum hosted an exceptional day of career exploration for our students, where they gained valuable career insights, engaged in hands-on learning, and experienced Unum's caring spirit firsthand. This remarkable day allowed them to explore diverse career paths, leaving a lasting impression. We are deeply grateful to Unum for investing in our students' future.
Exploring Futures at CMCC
JMG high school students had an incredible experience at Central Maine Community College, diving into career paths like criminal justice, phlebotomy, and more. Students engaged with employees at MaineHealth and Dead River Company, as well as CMCC faculty, to learn about their career fields of interest. We are immensely grateful to our partners for their support in making this career exploration event a success.
At the core of JMG is our Specialists and their relationship-based approach to serve as educators, mentors, and advisors to our students. Our Specialists believe in our students and have an unwavering commitment to their success both inside and outside of the classroom. Hear how JMG is making a lasting impact on Maine students.
“JMG is my family forever.”
Arsene Badose’s story is a testament to the transformative power of JMG’s continuum of support. Arsene faced the myriad of challenges that come with the collegiate experience. However, with bridging from his JMG High School Specialist, Michelle Bourne, and then with the guidance and support of his JMG College Success Specialists, Randy Inosencio and Carlo Bufano, Arsene navigated his way to success.
“I’m actually going to college. I was accepted.”
Victoria Boone was the first person in her family to ever step foot on a college campus as a student. Victoria said, “JMG has changed and shaped my life in ways I can’t even explain. They believed in me when it felt like no one else did.” Victoria was able to use JMG Emergency Funds when she needed them and had the support of her JMG Specialist, Tara Gray, every step of the way.