Job Shadow Day 2012

Kickoff Friday, February 3, 2012

Portland, Maine – In an effort to encourage Maine students to strive for success, increase their competitiveness, and gain a better understanding of jobs in the community, Junior Achievement of Maine will be launching its Job Shadow 2012 program on Friday February 3^rd. 

Maine students in the 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade will shadow mentors in businesses across the state. Job Shadow Day is part of a nationwide initiative that enables students to get an up-close look at the different career opportunities available to them when they are ready to enter the workforce.

Job Shadow Day is designed to give students an opportunity to bridge classroom lessons with career exploration. JA’s main goal for this event is to encourage mentors to host a class at their place of work. Businesses take an active part in introducing Maine students to the business community and demonstrating how the skills learned in school are put into action. We are expecting approximately 800 Maine students to participate. Junior Achievement of Maine is coordinating a record number of mentors throughout the state of Maine. Participating businesses include:

AAA Northern New England, Acadia Environmental Technology, Bangor Courtyard Marriott, Bangor International Airport, Bangor Savings Bank, CBRE-The Boulos Company, City of Portland, Clark Insurance, Dead River Company-Brewer, Diversified Business Communications, Fairchild Semiconductor, Gorham Savings Bank, Greater Portland YMCA, Home Depot-Bangor, IDEXX Laboratories, Linscott Reality, Maine Credit Union League, MEMIC, Portland Public Library, Powerpay, Sam’s Club in Bangor, Sprague Energy Corp., Synernet, Inc., United Way of Greater Portland, WMTW TV8, Volk Packaging Corp.

Junior Achievement of Maine is a local non profit organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. In partnership with businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to Maine students by preparing them for the world of work. JA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. To find out more about participating in area classrooms or providing a job shadowing experience at your business, contact Junior Achievement of Maine at 347-4333 or visit www.jamaine.org

List of participating businesses and their contacts for camera and print interviews:

City of Portland, Nicole Clegg nicoleclegg@portlandmaine.gov, 874-8941           

Synernet, Inc., Jeff Laniewski jlaniewski@synernet.net, 771-3445

United Way of Greater Portland, Valerie Yates vyates@unitedwaygp.org, 347-2304      

AAA Northern New England, Eric Cyr ecy@nne.aaa.com, 780-6910         

Fairchild Semiconductor, Thomas Marlow Thomas.marlow@fairchildsemi.com,

761-3342

* Students will be arriving at the businesses at 9:30am and will be departing around 12pm.

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Airdate: February 1, 2012

Mike Stone, JA President

Ryan Hoffman, Cheverus High School Student

                                                                                                                                Michelle Anderson

(207)347-4333

manderson@jamaine.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 23, 2012

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S

MAINE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

RECOGNIZES THREE OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LEADERS

Portland, ME – Since 1990, Junior Achievement of Maine’s Business Hall of Fame has honored the state’s most distinguished businessmen and women for their outstanding contributions to free enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society.  For 2012, three exceptional business leaders have been welcomed as laureates into the Junior Achievement of Maine Business Hall of Fame in an induction ceremony that will take place at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Marriott Sable Oaks in South Portland. 

The Junior Achievement of Maine Business Hall of Fame laureates for 2012 include: Tim Hussey, CEO of Hussey Seating, John Fitzsimmons, President of the Maine Community College System, and Fred Pape Jr., Chairman of Pape Management Company.

These three honorees join a distinguished group of 62 men and women who have been inducted into the Junior Achievement of Maine Business Hall of Fame.

Junior Achievement of Maine is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness through experiential, hands-on programs. In partnership with business and educator, JA brings the real world to Maine students, opening their minds to their potential and preparing them for the world of work. National studies confirm that Junior Achievement succeeds in affecting students’ lives, helps them to make better life choices and gain a greater comprehension of economic principals.  The purpose of Junior Achievement of Maine is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.  This year, JA will reach almost 9,000 Maine students, and 9 million students worldwide, in more than 100 countries.

To purchase tickets or learn about the sponsorship opportunities for this event, please visit our website at www.jamaine.org or contact Michelle Anderson, Special Events & Marketing Coordinator for Junior Achievement of Maine at (207) 347-4333.

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HALL OF FAME PRESS RELEASE 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

INVITATION

Portland Pie Company Maine Locations

Location:

Lisa’s Restaurant & Lounge
15 Bangor Street
Augusta, ME

Date: September 27, 2011