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School to Work courses give students the opportunity to investigate areas of interest that serve as a foundation for
careers immediately after high school, for certification and associate’s degree programs, or for 4-year college bound
students to identify potential majors.
Courses in order that they appear in this section
(there is no graduation requirement for School to
Work)
Career Exploration
Jobs for Maine Graduates
Precision Machining
Blueprint Reading
BRCOT Program Options
Career Exploration
0.5 credit
Grades 10, 11 and 12
This course, highly recommended for sophomores,
will help students identify strengths and areas of
interest, and match those to appropriate careers. A
range of careers will be explored through readings,
exciting guest speakers, visual media, and online
research. Students will prepare a résumé and a
budget that takes into account how income affects
lifestyle. The culminating research project will be the
compilation of a career portfolio to use as a resource.
Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG)
1 credit
Prerequisites: recommendation from a faculty
member or current JMG student, application
completion, interview, and final approval of the
JMG specialist
Students are encouraged and advised in areas of
achieving better grades, improving personal outlook
and self-esteem, experiencing strong ‘connectedness’
to school, and gaining valuable understanding of
multiple pathways to future success. They will
explore a range of career options while developing the
“employability” skills demanded by the 21st century
labor market. Students will learn how to attain a
job, be successful, and manage personal finances.
In addition, students will develop an understanding
of non-profit organizations, philanthropy, and the
grant process. JMG students become part of a larger
statewide/national organization and will benefit from
a personal graduation coach.
Precision Machining
0.5 credit
Students will complete online curriculum modules
in a variety of precision tooling areas of study
while receiving in-house mentoring. Internship
opportunities and hands-on labs at nearby schools are
available for students who perform well in the course.