Jobs for Maine’s Graduates is authorized and directed to provide services to the State and to quasi-public, public and private entities and to assist students in making the transition from school to work. The corporation shall: [PL 1993, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
1. Graduation. Help keep students in high school through graduation;

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 6902

  • Board of directors: means the governing body with statutory powers and duties for a school administrative district. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
2. Quality jobs. Render 9 months of intensive assistance and follow-up activities to assure student placement in quality jobs with ample career opportunities;

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3. Postsecondary education. Encourage students to pursue postsecondary education by assisting in securing appropriate part-time work to accompany that education;

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4. Lifelong learning. Encourage lifelong learning by introducing students to the importance of skills training and demonstrating how learning is relevant to skills necessary in the workplace;

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5. Youth apprenticeship. Assist schools and private sector corporations in the development of youth apprenticeship systems to connect more closely schools and the workplace; and

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6. Other. Engage in other activities designed by its board of directors and consistent with this chapter.

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SECTION HISTORY

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