2015 CDC Photo Contest Winner: Lisbon High School JMG

WELCOME and

CONGRATULATIONSWelcome to JMG’s 23rd Annual Career Development Conference! Thank

you for participating in this day-long celebration. And, congratulations to the Class of 2015 for making this past year exciting and rewarding.

Guests are encouraged to visit the Career Association Marketplace and the Career Expo. Please enjoy the many competitions and workshops we are offering, and thank you for sharing this special day with the members of JMG’s Career Association.

E very year, at the end of April, Jobs for Maine’s Graduates hosts its Career Development Conference (CDC). This event involves nearly 500 graduating seniors,

100 juniors, and 50 volunteers and business leaders.

The CDC gives the soon-to-graduate seniors an exciting jump start on the “real world” by offering mock job interviews, a Career Expo showcasing Maine employers, and a number of competitive and fun events. The juniors get a taste of what is in store for them in a year’s time. The competitions provide the Career Association members an opportunity to celebrate their year-long achievements in community service and distinction in career readiness. The students are recognized for excellence in resume writing, public speaking, problem solving, and teamwork.

A highlight of the CDC is the involvement of Maine businesses such as Bank of America, Hannaford, Tambrands Inc., a Procter & Gamble Co., and many others. These businesses provide volunteers who judge competitions, host personal development workshops and provide an opportunity for Career Association members to interact with Maine employers. JMG appreciates all of the businesses and volunteers participating today.

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TODAY’S ACTIVITIES8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.Opening Ceremonies (Main Auditorium)

• Welcome, Craig Larrabee, JMG President & CEO• Presentation of Colors, Nokomis Regional High School JROTC and Maine Public Safety Pipe and Drum Corps• National Anthem performed by

JMG student Lillian Bohner, Waterville Sr. High School• Alumni Address - Amber Haney, Waterville Sr. High School graduate, Thomas College student• Presentations: Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarships and Procter & Gamble Scholarships

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Career Expo (Kennebec/Penobscot Rooms)

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Student Networking Room (Hancock Room)

9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Competitions

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Workshops, Session 1

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Workshops, Session 2

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Workshops, Session 3

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Lunch (Main Auditorium)

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Closing Ceremonies (Main Auditorium)

• Thank you to Sponsors • Pop Tab Tally for Ronald McDonald Houses of Maine • Drawing of Career and College Expo Raffl e Prizes • Trophy Presentations

Maine Public Safety

CAREER ASSOCIATION MARKETPLACE – 1st Floor, Regions 1-3 in Main Auditorium, Region 4 in Cumberland RoomA creative showcase of students’ year-long accomplishments in the JMG program with their Career Association.

COMMUNICATIONS – 1st Floor, Androscoggin, Aroostook, Lincoln and Oxford Rooms A novel exercise in structured communications using Legos.

GROUP CHALLENGE – Fort Western RoomThis competition tests teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills as teams of 3-5 students work together to complete a building project based on a set of directions and materi-als. The groups then pit their creations against one another to determine the winning school.

INTERVIEW SKILLS – 2nd Floor, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset and Waldo Rooms Representatives from Thomas College serve as the interviewers in this competition that tests students on their performance in a simulated interview.

KNOWITALL – 2nd Floor, Pine Tree RoomA lively competition where a team of two students challenges their peers from around the state to a knowledge quiz, testing their understanding of JMG’s curriculum. Technology is incorpo-rated into this event, which uses a web-based, game-style program called Kahoot.

PITCH IT! – 2nd Floor, Augusta Room A competition that tests creativity and presentation skills, as a team of 3 students pitches aconcept to a panel of judges.

PUBLIC SPEAKING – 2nd Floor, Washington and York Rooms Demonstrates students’ communication, self-confi dence and poise when speaking to a group. This year’s topic is “How JMG has impacted my life.”

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

DE-STRESS FOR SUCCESS – 3rd Floor, South Side Are the pressures of graduation, fi nances, and home life stressing you out? Take a deep breath and relax with some expert stress relief techniques. From taking a walk to basic yoga positions, there are simple ways to relieve the stress of transitioning from high school to your future. This workshop will provide you with tools to help you relax today and for the rest of your life.

DESTINATION: VOCATION – 2nd Floor, Capital Room Come learn about some hidden gem programs specifi cally designed to guide you from high school to the career of your dreams! All students should be prepared with at least one question for the panelists.

Kimberly Campbell, JD-NEG & CSSP Program Manager, Maine Department of Labor Kimberly is passionate about helping Mainers get the training they need to get a good job and make a living wage. She will speak to emerging workforce trends, available apprentice-ships, programs and aid for youth based on fi nancial need (even if you are going to college), and an exciting new CNA to medical assistant training program.

Bethanie Mazarro, Youth Career Consultant at the Kennebec County Career Center Bethanie is based in Augusta but can tell you about programs across the state for 14-22 year olds where if you qualify, you will receive individualized support and training based on your needs and career/college aspirations, with the ultimate goal of acquiring a career.

Tom Bahun, Training Specialist for the Maine Rural Water Association Tom says there is a “crisis looming” in his industry as Baby Boomers prepare to retire. Tom will speak about opportunities to receive training and qualify for a job in a growing industry. Find out more about careers in the water treatment fi eld and how you can get assistance with a certifi cation.

K-9 DEMONSTRATION – Outside, Front Lawn (will be cancelled if rain) The Maine State Police will showcase various law enforcement techniques and procedures. Students will be able to observe a K-9 unit and ask questions.

(NOT) LETTING MONEY BURN A HOLE IN YOUR POCKET! – 1st fl oor of the Civic Center, Howard and Arnold Rooms Think you know a little bit about budgeting money? Put it to the test in this interactive fi nancial education workshop. Balance a monthly budget for the 22 year old “future you,” be the fi rst to correctly answer personal fi nance questions and spin the wheel of good (or bad) fortune! This workshop will encourage you to start – or continue – thinking about the importance of money.

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS

JMG BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015

EX OFFICIO MEMBERSTom Desjardin, Acting CommissionerMaine Department of Education

Jeanne Paquette, CommissonerMaine Department of Labor

Board ChairSteve ByrnesExecutive Vice President & Chief Sales Offi cerKennebunk Savings Bank

Vice ChairKen CovilleSuperintendent MSAD 74

Treasurer Chris AmannNonprofi t Financial ConsultantHarrison, ME

Secretary Cary Olson-CartwrightAVP Corporate Social Responsibility Unum

Hon. Lynn BromleyRegional AdvocateUS Small Business Administration

Chris CiminoExecutive Vice PresidentC.M. Cimino, Inc.

Carol ColsonSenior Vice President of Community RelationsBangor Savings Bank

Phil DionnePresident PAD Construction

Tim DoakSuperintendentMSAD #27

Heather DouglassExport Development ManagerShipyard Brewing

Jon Doyle, Esq.Doyle & Nelson

Hon. Jeremy Fischer, Esq. Drummond Woodsum

Kathy GermaniAssistant SuperintendentSouth Portland Public Schools

Scott HamiltonVice Pres. & General Manager of North American Reference Lab OperationsIDEXX

Virgel HammondsSuperintendentRSU #2

Donna LamberthDirector, Returns and Store Fulfi llment LL Bean

Ryan LowVice President of Finance & AdministrationUniversity of Maine System

John LeMieuxPartnerAnton LeMieux Financial Group

Hon. Bonnie T. LewisDevelopment ManagerSexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine

Mike Mahoney, Esq.Mahoney-JacksonGovernment Affairs

Mike MarroneChief Financial Offi cerAetna, New England

Leona MichelsenDirector of MarketingCentral Maine Power

David PackhemPresidentHodgdon Defense Composites

Heather PerrySuperintendentMSAD #3

Nicki PellenzVice President of Gov’t BankingPeople’s United Bank

Carolyn SlocombeOrganizational Systems ConsultantLimington, ME

David WalkerSuperintendentRSU #34

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STUDENT EVENT SPONSORS

Thank You

Ryan LowVice President of Finance & AdministrationUniversity of Maine System

John LeMieuxPartnerAnton LeMieux Financial Group

Hon. Bonnie T. LewisDevelopment ManagerSexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine

Mike Mahoney, Esq.Mahoney-JacksonGovernment Affairs

Mike MarroneChief Financial Offi cerAetna, New England

Leona MichelsenDirector of MarketingCentral Maine Power

David PackhemPresidentHodgdon Defense Composites

Heather PerrySuperintendentMSAD #3

Nicki PellenzVice President of Gov’t BankingPeople’s United Bank

Carolyn SlocombeOrganizational Systems ConsultantLimington, ME

David WalkerSuperintendentRSU #34

CAREER AND COLLEGE EXPO SPONSORS

• Capital and Bangor Area Staffi ng Solutions • Central Maine Community College • Cianbro • E.J. Prescott • Hodgdon Yachts • Kennebec Valley Community College • The Landing School • Maine Air National Guard • Maine CareerCenter • Maine Masonry Company • Maine State Police • Southern Maine Community College • Thomas College • Universal Technical Institute • University of Maine at Augusta • University of Southern Maine • U.S. Army • Washington County Community College

Raffl e Prizes Provided By: Bull Moose Music of Waterville, Capt’n Eli’s Soda

Audio - Visual Support: Nokomis Warriors Broadcasting Team

Bronson Communications

CDC Program Designed By:Kristy Chase Klaiber

JMG relies on the support of businesses and organizations to fund our student events all year long. From all of us at JMG, thank you for helping us make these events positive, meaningful experiences for our students!

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STUDENT EVENT SPONSORS

Thank You

BRITTNEY WATT2014 JMG GRADUATE

MADISON AREA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLSPECIALIST: MARGAUX FILES

★CHAMBER AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarships for JMG! The winners will be announced today during the Opening Ceremonies.

2014 Maine State Chamber of Commerce SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ★ ★

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★AND THE WINNER is . . .

Brittney Watt is a full-time student at the University of Maine at Orono pursuing a degree in social work. She also works part-time at Hannaford. She chose social work as a career fi eld because of abuse she suffered as a child, some-thing she wrote about in her Chamber Scholarship essay. “I wanted to show people that I could take what negatively happened to me and help make a better life for a child in a similar situation,” she says. Winning the Chamber Scholarship not only helped her fi nancially, but it also gave her a confi dence boost. “It made my heart very happy to know that others saw my aspi-rations as something that could truly happen,” she says. “It made me even more motivated to help as many children as possible.”

BRITTNEY WATT2014 JMG GRADUATE

MADISON AREA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLSPECIALIST: MARGAUX FILES

★CHAMBER AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS★CHAMBER AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS★Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Maine State Chamber of Commerce

★Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Maine State Chamber of Commerce

★Scholarships for JMG! The winners will be announced today during the Opening Ceremonies.

★Scholarships for JMG! The winners will be announced today during the Opening Ceremonies.

★2014 Maine State Chamber of Commerce

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ★ ★★★★

★AND THE WINNER is . . . ★ is . . . ★

Brittney Watt is a full-time Brittney Watt is a full-time Brittney Wattstudent at the University of Maine at Orono pursuing a degree in social work. She also works part-time at Hannaford. She chose social work as a career fi eld because of abuse she suffered as a child, some-thing she wrote about in her Chamber Scholarship essay. “I wanted to show people that I could take what negatively happened to me and help make a better life for a child in a similar situation,” she says. Winning the Chamber Scholarship not only helped her fi nancially, but it also gave her a confi dence boost. “It made my heart very happy to know that others saw my aspi-rations as something that could truly happen,” she says. “It made me even more motivated to help as many children as possible.”

BRITTNEY WATT2014 JMG GRADUATE

MADISON AREA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLSPECIALIST: MARGAUX FILES

KAITLIN ESCHENBRENNER2014 JMG GRADUATE

MESSALONSKEE HIGH SCHOOLSPECIALIST: TRACIE TRAVERS

★CHAMBER AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarships for JMG! The winners will be announced today during the Opening Ceremo-

2014 Maine State Chamber of Commerce SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

2014 Maine State Chamber of Commerce SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ★ ★

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★AND THE WINNER is . . .

Kaitlin Eschenbrenner is attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle full time, living on campus and studying English with a concentration in Journalism and Communi-cations. She also participates in soccer and track and fi eld. She recognizes that the big-gest difference between high school and college is the level of independence students have; the responsibility to get to class and complete their work. She says of winning the Chamber Scholarship, “[It] was one of the greatest things that hap-pened during my high school career. Being a part of the JMG program means overcoming barriers, and that was a major part of my life. Being one of two recipients of this award was a major representation of my hard work and dedication, both throughout high school and my entire life.”

KAITLIN ESCHENBRENNER2014 JMG GRADUATE

MESSALONSKEE HIGH SCHOOLSPECIALIST: TRACIE TRAVERS

★CHAMBER AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS★CHAMBER AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS★Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Maine State Chamber of Commerce

★Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Maine State Chamber of Commerce

★Scholarships for JMG! The winners will be announced today during the Opening Ceremo-

★Scholarships for JMG! The winners will be announced today during the Opening Ceremo-

★2014 Maine State Chamber of Commerce

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ★ ★★★★

★AND THE WINNER is . . . ★ is . . . ★

Kaitlin Eschenbrenner is attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle full time, living on campus and studying English with a concentration in Journalism and Communi-cations. She also participates in soccer and track and fi eld. She recognizes that the big-gest difference between high school and college is the level of independence students have; the responsibility to get to class and complete their work. She says of winning the Chamber Scholarship, “[It] was one of the greatest things that hap-pened during my high school career. Being a part of the JMG program means overcoming barriers, and that was a major part of my life. Being one of two recipients of this award was a major representation of my hard work and dedication, both throughout high school and my entire life.”

Place

2nd

Place

2nd

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE JMG PROGRAMS PARTICIPATING

IN TODAY’S EVENT! ★ ★

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Belfast Area High School – Tom Hart, Jr.Biddeford High School – Brian HealBonny Eagle High School – Chris StroutBrewer High School – Sarah WhiteCalais Area High School – Toby ColeCarrabec High School – Cory PaquetteCony High School – Dana BusheeDeering High School – Gretchen ScalesDexter Regional High School – Mark PullenErskine Academy – Hauns BassettFreeport High School – Jay HarperGardiner Area High School – Matt BurgessHall-Dale High School – Jeremy PorterHodgdon High School – Joe FagnantHoulton High School – Dee ButlerLawrence High School – Jacob MarcouxLearningWorks – Carlo BufanoLewiston Regional Tech Ctr. – Michelle Bourne and Rob SchmidtLisbon High School – Jessica PorterMachias Memorial High School – Amber McIver Madison Area Memorial High School – Margaux FilesMessalonskee High School – Tracie TraversMorse High School – Maria Morris

We’d also like to recognize the JMG Specialist at each school for their hard work and

dedication over the past year.

Mt. Blue High School – Cal DormanNoble High School – Jeff KasteNokomis Regional High School – Melissa CoppaOak Hill High School – Kelly BourassaOceanside High School – Scott BrowningPenquis Valley High School – Shannon BishopPortland High School – Arthur MosenRichmond High School – Ivy LatendresseSanford High School – Sue LizotteShead High School – Tara PooleSkowhegan Area High School – Sophie HandrahanSouth Portland High School – Randy InosencioSpruce Mountain High School – Barbara JewettThornton Academy – Scott StinchcombWashington Academy – Lori McBrineWaterville Sr. High School – Joe HaneyWindham High School – Dave BerrangWoodland Jr./Sr. High School – Carl Ripley

Thank You!

CONGRATULATIONSto the Photo Contest Winners

Lisbon High School JMGLisbon JMG students feel that JMG encompasses many different and important aspects that they build on throughout their JMG career. All of these aspects are building blocks that can help them to be successful in their future goals. Pictured in the large photo at left are Jennifer Violette, Nick Bergeron, Olivia Leduc, D.J. Matthews, J.D. Martin-Williams, Bailey Eveson, Damara Chesley, Austin Cook, Alyssa Finlay, Payton Veilleux, and Taylor Martin.

Place

2nd

Place

22nd

Thank You!Madison Area Memorial High School JMGMadison JMG students collaborated with their high school photography class to take this picture. It was like a Survivor challenge for them to hold up the balls, remain still, and keep heads out of the photo. A JMG student then used Photoshop to add in the galaxy and the shooting stars to include additional information about what they work on and learn in JMG.

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc. (JMG) is a private, non-profi t organization established in 1993 by the Maine State Legislature. Our mission is to identify students who face barriers to education, and to guide each one on to a successful path toward continued education, a meaningful career, and a productive adulthood. Our vision is to be a champion for all Maine students who face barriers to education. We understand Maine’s future will be a refl ection of what we commit and contribute to our youth.

JOBS FOR MAINE’S GRADUATES45 Commerce Drive

Suite 9Augusta, Maine 04330

207-620-7180www.jmg.org