The Maine Career Exploration Chronicles
WELCOME!
Learn more about how Career Exploration can benefit student, businesses, organizations and communities! Hear from program participants about their experiences and learn how to engage young people in a meaningful work experience as an employer.
Maine’s “Blue Economy” Offers Opportunities for Young Mainers
How to Ace Your Interview!
It’s not easy for young Mainers to find a job or an internship. With the emergence of artificial...
How to Create a Meaningful Internship Experience for Maine Youth
Hosting a young person through the Maine Career Exploration Program isn’t just about getting an...
Maine Companies Need More Truck Drivers—and They’re Paying a Premium
Across America, one sector is grappling with a severe shortage: Trucking. The U.S. economy is short...
Interested in AI? Maine Career Exploration Program Can Help
In the world of work, it is difficult to go a day without hearing about “artificial intelligence.”...
Investing in Maine’s Future: Why Hosting a Career Exploration Student Benefits Your Business
Maine businesses thrive on hard work, innovation, and planning for the future. Hosting a Maine...
Building Confidence Through Real-World Experience: A Visit to Atlas Patel, Inc.
This summer, the Maine Career Exploration team visited Atlas Patel, Inc. – a multi‑faceted business...
MCE’s Evaluation Report – A Quick Look!
The Maine Career Exploration Final Evaluation Report was recently released and it shows a...
One Student, 75 Paid Hours: A Small-Business Guide to Hosting Maine’s Future Workforce
Running a small business in Maine means wearing a lot of hats. What if you could add a set of hands...