Jobs for Maine’s Graduates / Opportunity Awareness Program


Instructors: Norman Gagne

Students in the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates / Opportunity Awareness Program must meet application requirements that include an instructor interview.

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Provides students the opportunity to …


• Practice effective communication
• Gain self-esteem
• Demonstrate key components for success in entry level job placement
• Develop a plan of action for career development with regard to education and work.

Career Opportunities…

Assist students with finding entry level employment opportunities
Be a member of a National Career Association
Compete successfully with their peers in statewide competition

Partnership Programs

Lewiston Regional Technical Trade
(Instructors)

Jobs for America’s Graduates

 


Course Topics…

• Diversity
• Social Awareness
• Employability Skills
• Financial Planning
• Enhanced Literacy Initiatives
• Leadership Training

Student enrolling in JMG/OAP Program should…

• Meet grade 9 or grade 10 application
requirements

• Meet with Instructor for an interview


Graduation Credits…

High school credits awarded for successful completion of freshmen or sophomore year program.

Freshman year – 1 block / alternating days

- 36 weeks – 1 credit

Sophomore year – 1 block / alternating days

- 36 weeks – 1 credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates / Opportunity Awareness Program


Instructor: Laurie St. Amant

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates / Opportunity Awareness Program is a year-round dropout prevention program for 11th graders, with an emphasis on leadership, self-development, career development and connections with school and community. An interview process is required with the instructor for students in the 11th grade at Lewiston High School.

Provides students the opportunity to . . .

• learn in a safe and supportive environment, become a valued member of a peer group.

• learn effective communication and practice skills that are vital in the workplace.

Career Opportunities . . .

Instruction on job attainment and retention.
Resume and cover letter development
Entrance into JMG/STW

Course Topics . . .

• Leadership development
• Social Awareness
• Career Preparation
• Citizenship
• Diversity
• Financial planning
• Enhanced literacy initiatives.

Prerequisite: Interview with instructor

Graduation Credits . . .

High school credits awarded for successful completion of program.

Junior year
- 1 block / alternating days
- 36 weeks – 1 credit

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