Jobs for Maine's Graduates

Welcome to Jobs for Maine's Graduates at Deering High School!

XYZ Statement

JMG partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure that all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials and pursue meaningful careers.

Mission Statement

To identify students who face barriers to education, and to guide each one on to a successful path toward continued education, a meaningful career, and productive adulthood.

What are the focuses of our curriculum?

Career development
Job attainment skills
Leadership development
Pathway planning
Financial literacy
"Adulting" skills
Community service
Civic awareness
Overcoming academic, financial, and social barriers

What do our Specialists do?

Mentors
Teachers
Advocates
Develop student-centered, hands-on activities
Provide a year of monthly follow-up support to seniors after graduation
Support students as they transition from middle school through high school graduation, onto post-secondary education through degree attainment and connections to successful career pathways.

JMG Recruitment Video

JMG in The Classroom

JMG Partners Video

Team Building

JMG students participate in challenging and fun activities that require communication skills, patience, and teamwork. These activities help develop leadership qualities that will prepare students for success in the workforce.

Competitions

JMG students participate in friendly competitive events and challenges that help develop innovation, creativity, and communication skills using the decision making model.

Student Events

JMG students participate in state-wide events hosted by community partners. Students represent their schools and showcase their skills. Students compete in events and earn recognition for their accomplishments.

Guest Speakers

JMG hosted local non-profit, Speak About It, to present and lead workshops on consent education, boundaries, and healthy relationships.

Business Tours

JMG students toured local businesses Sappi and Unum to learn about their inner-workings and the various careers offered in their industries.

Community Service

JMG students earn community service hours by giving back to the Deering community. Students work to organize the Ramily Market for their school-mates.

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