Jobs for Maine Graduates Courses
Opportunity Awareness Program (OAP)
Year / 1 Credit / Grades 10-11
This Opportunity Awareness Program gives the student a chance to better him/herself in a variety of ways, the first being academically. It is the goal of the OAP part of JMG to make sure that all students are passing their core curriculum courses. We also make sure that students actively involve themselves in community service, social events, and career and leadership development. Students must be willing and able to participate in these areas to be part of OAP.
School-to-Work (STW)
Year / 1 Credit / Grade 12
School-to-Work assists students in graduating from high school and preparing them for the world of work. This is a competency-based curriculum in which students will learn basic skills, career development, job attainment, and retention. Students will learn how to write powerful resumes and cover letters to better their chances of getting a job. Aside from in-class tasks, students will be asked to actively participate in community services. After graduation, the job specialist will follow-up on the STW students for 12 months to make sure they all achieve a positive outcome (full-time job, technical school, college, part-time job, etc.). Students must be willing and able to participate in every phase of the program.
Expectations: Students are encouraged to participate in OAP as sophomores and juniors but it is not a requirement.