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CS Summer of Fun Kicks Off July 29

More than 100 Maine educators will go “back to class” July 29  to study computer science and learn skills to bring to their students in the fall.  Educate Maine and our partner, the Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance (MMSA) have a full roster (and a wait list!) for the fourth annual “CS Summer of Fun,” this year at the University of Maine’s flagship campus. In all, 137 educators from 81 Maine communities will participate.  A collective 2,760 students will benefit. “Access to… READ MORE

Project Login Director Honored With 2nd Microsoft TechSpark Fellowship

Angela Oechslie, whose leadership of Educate Maine’s Project>Login has helped widen tech learning across Maine and close the equity gap in STEM, was honored for the second year in a row as Microsoft TechSpark fellow.  The fellowship is awarded to leaders from each state whose organizations focus on creating economic opportunities through digital inclusion, digital skilling, digital transformation, and ecosystem building.  “I’m honored to be able to continue this partnership with… READ MORE

Aquaculture Pioneers Highlighted in Article

Maine Career Catalyst's Aquaculture Pioneers program was highlighted in a recent article by Jobs for the Future, which noted the two-year-old program's seamless and equitable application process and the valuable support given both participants and employers.  READ MORE

Kicking Off Summer With Girls Who Code

For the fourth summer in a row, girls in Maine grades 3-12 have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of computer science, thanks to Project>Login.  Girls Who Code camps—this year operating in all 16 counties—kicked off June 24 in Bangor and Auburn.  Designed to close the gender-equity gap in tech, GWC camps offer fascinating, age-level appropriate classes in state-of-the-art facilities, small-group instruction, field trips, and all the fun and friendship you expect from a summer camp… READ MORE

Making college-and afterward-easy to navigate

This month's education-focused MaineBiz features the work of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, which supports Mainers' post-secondary aspirations in so many ways. Executive Director Jason Judd weighs in on this important mission, citing lower college-enrollment numbers for Maine--but also a prediction that 72 percent of jobs in 2030 will require education or training beyond high… READ MORE

EM, Hay Runner Partner on New Apprenticeship

Hay Runner of Rockport is partnering with Educate Maine to offer a new three-year apprenticeship aimed at a career in cabinet making.  This full-time, paid apprenticeship – a first for the contractor -- offers a position as a Hay Runner employee while providing direct one-on-one mentorship, integration into a cabinet shop team, and additional related training. “It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the right person to earn, learn and gain valuable skills in a highly desired career… READ MORE

Educate Maine 2023 Annual Report Now Available

Four-hundred-forty interns, 70+ employers, 1 Teacher of the year--read the numbers and some of the stories behind the numbers. We're delighted to share Educate Maine's impact and reach in 2023. Educate Maine 2023 READ MORE

Jason Judd Q and A With MaineBiz

Educate Maine Executive Director Jason Judd talked with MaineBiz about the organization's mission to champion career readiness.  "We want all Maine people to reach their greatest educational and economic potential," he told the magazine for its On the Record feature.      READ MORE

Milestone Move by Brunswick Apprentice

BRUNSWICK, Maine, May 10 _ A high school senior made a big career move this week, with plans to cap his successful education program in auto tech with a sought-after apprenticeship. Just in time for National Youth Apprenticeship Week, Ethan Pinette signed an agreement with Goodwin Chevrolet and Mazda of Brunswick to work with the auto dealer as a registered apprentice. He is the first local certified automotive pre-apprentice to transition directly into a full-time, registered… READ MORE

2024 Maine County Teachers of the Year Announced

Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2024 County Teachers of the Year today at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol during Teacher Appreciation Week. Governor Janet Mills joined Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin, Educate Maine Executive Director Jason Judd, State Board of Education Chair Fern Desjardins, 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year Joshua Chard, and Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association Co-President Hillary Bellefleur to… READ MORE