--- title: The Maine Career Exploration Chronicles (2) description: Providing helpful resources for Maine employers & organizations to support young people exploring the workforce opportunities in the great state of Maine. (2) --- [![Maine_Career_Exploration_4C-01-1](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/hubfs/Maine_Career_Exploration_4C-01-1.png)](https://www.mainecareerexplorationprogram.com/mcep-landing-page) ![menu](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7479797/menu.png) ![close_24px](https://7479797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7479797/close_24px.svg) [Contact Us](https://share.hsforms.com/1BOaqf42rTIumwzVXUeICAQnthah) ## 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. 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