The Aspire Initiative is a partnership among a local school district, JMG, and the MELMAC Education Foundation to support students from early learning through high school graduation and into post-secondary experiences in ways that prepare them to successfully join the workforce.

HOPE & PaS are statewide workforce development programs by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that help parenting Mainers pursue training and education. A core component is Pathway Navigator services provided by JMG.

JMG and the MELMAC Foundation have collaborated with partner high schools to provide support to students on a school-wide basis to identify their aspirations for life.

A financial education and matched savings program that helps Maine youth in foster care make successful transitions to adulthood. Opportunity Passport matches up to $1,000 every year.

Maine’s STEM Pilot Project provides resources and support for vocational programs and innovative training programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for educators and students in the school districts in Franklin and Somerset counties.