Did you participate in JMG (Jobs for Maine’s Graduates) in middle or high school? Good news! UMPI now has a JMG College Success Program here on campus to support students towards degree attainment.
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, youth in foster care or who have been in foster care, and students who received their GED within the last five years.
Benefits you get by participating in the program at UMPI
- 1:1 advising
- Financial support
- Academic and social support
- Connections to local employers and industry leaders
- Pathway Navigation services
Meet UMPI’s JMG Specialist
Kim Dorsey is an experienced educator dedicated to fostering student success and community engagement. A proud alumna of the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine, she brings a wealth of experience from her 20+ years in education.
With a passion for empowering students, Kim transitioned to the role of JMG College Success Specialist where she guides students towards academic and career excellence. Before joining UMPI, she was celebrated as the 2022/23 MSAD 20 Teacher of the Year, highlighting her dedication to supporting students as a JMG High School Specialist. In her free time, Kim can be found mountain biking and exploring the great outdoors with friends and family.
Book a meeting with Kim
JMG highlights
JMG was established by the Maine State Legislature in 1993 and is the largest statewide education nonprofit in Maine. JMG partners with Maine’s public middle and high schools, community colleges, and our university system to help students achieve their goals.
We strengthen Maine’s workforce and economy by providing students with the guidance, skills, and opportunities to succeed in their careers. JMG serves more than 12,000 students a year in communities throughout Maine’s 16 counties.
JMG Resources
Upcoming events
Coming Soon
Staff
Kim McCrea Dorsey
- Phone
- (207) 768-9651
- kimberly.dorsey@maine.edu