Maine universities hope to boost college aspirations with new course credits for high schoolers
Summary
The University of Maine System will now give college credit to high school students who earn credentials through the Jobs for Maine Graduates program. This change aims to encourage more students to attend college and address the state’s declining college enrollment.Key Facts
- The University of Maine System oversees Maine’s public universities.
- High school students in the Jobs for Maine Graduates program can earn college credits for certain skills.
- The program helps students learn professional soft skills like leadership and financial literacy.
- To qualify for credit, students must complete at least 10 hours of instruction and pass assessments.
- Eight credentials were approved for college credit, including leadership development and digital literacy.
- Only 60% of Maine students currently seek postsecondary education after high school.
- Enrollment in Maine’s public universities has dropped from about 18,000 to 16,300 students from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
- Maine aims to have 70% of its population earn postsecondary training by 2035 to meet workforce needs.
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