University of Maine

JMG's College Success Program begins in high school through bridging services. It continues seamlessly through college by providing proactive support to ensure students persist toward the attainment of a degree and/or credentials of value. JMG's College Success Specialists provide students with individualized services, including academic, social, and financial support. Eligible students include those who were part of a JMG program in middle school or high school and youth in foster care or who have been in foster care.

Meet Our Specialist

Kayla Currier

She/Her/Hers

  • Passionate about accessible higher education for all people.

  • JMG Specialist since 2021

    Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling

  • kcurrier@jmg.org

    (207) 573-8071

HOPE & PaS

The Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) and Parents as Scholars (PaS) programs offered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services support eligible parenting Mainers as they pursue training and education beyond high school to achieve their career plans with support from JMG Pathway Navigators.

Taylor Houdlette
Pathway Navigator

She/They/Them

  • thoudlette@jmg.org

    Taylor.Houdlette@maine.gov

    207-200-1274

  • UMaine at Orono, Eastern Maine Community College

    Additional: Husson University, Empire Beauty Schools

  • Master's in English from the University of Maine

  • The organization's amazing values, goals, and human-centered treatment of their employees is why I knew that I wanted to work for JMG.

University of Maine Resources

  • Academic Resources

    The Tutor Program, a unit of the University of Maine’s College Success Programs, provides tutoring for UMaine students who need academic assistance in live, lecture based 100 and 200 level courses.

    Tutor Program

  • Accessibility Services

    Services for students with disabilities are available to any enrolled University of Maine student having a self-reported disability. Documentation must follow the guidelines and will be reviewed case-by-case by a professional staff member. They are committed to accommodating students with disabilities and achieving academic success.

    Accessibility Services

  • Career Resources

    The Career Center offers assistance to students as they explore their academic interests and the relationship between majors and career opportunities.

    Career Resources

  • Health & Wellness

    UMaine’s vision for its counseling center is a community that nurtures and inspires all members to pursue their fullest potential. Its mission is to promote health, engagement and success. They believe all people have equal intrinsic value and will engage and thrive in a community where they feel safe, respected and a sense of belonging.

    Counseling Center

  • Student Resources

    The Student Resources link has every link to obtain resources from academics, health & wellness, services, safety & emergency, technology, transportation, and financial resources.

    Student Resources

  • Title IX Student Services

    The University of Maine’s Title IX Student Services works to promote a safe community for everyone. Services are available to all free of charge. Providing support around the areas of sexual violence, relationship abuse and stalking. They can help answer questions and concerns, and offering resources and referrals on interpersonal violence.

    Title IX Student Services

  • Transportation Resources

    University of Maine students can access free public transportation through the Black Bear Orono Express and the Community Connector Public Transportation System. UMaine students are also eligible for a $5 discount off a round-trip ticket to Portland, Bangor, Boston, or Logan Airport when they present their college IDs.

    Transportation Resources

Address
168 College Avenue
Orono, ME 04469