Jobs for Maine's Graduates

What Jobs for Maine's Graduates does

Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 and headquartered in Augusta, Maine, that operates a continuum of school-embedded education and workforce-readiness programs for Maine youth from 6th grade through age 24. The organization places trained JMG Specialists directly inside public schools, career and technical education centers, and on every campus of the University of Maine System and Maine Community College System, serving more than 13,000 students annually across ~150 programs in all 16 Maine counties. JMG's core product is a relationship-based, competency-driven curriculum delivered through Middle School, High School, High School Completion, CTE, College Success, Extended Learning Opportunities, Opportunity Passport (financial education for foster youth), and Aspire Initiative programs, with a 2026 transition out of the HOPE and PaS parenting-student navigation services.

Underlying the curriculum is a competency-to-credential technology framework that lets students stack micro-credentials into broader Credentials of Value, with digital badges that carry embedded metadata making skills portable and recognizable by colleges and employers. JMG also runs an Employer Partner Program linking students to career exploration and work-based learning with 150+ business partners including Unum, Bangor Savings Bank, Camden National Bank, MaineHealth, and Bath Iron Works.

JMG does not charge students; it is funded through a mix of foundation grants (notably a $10.4M Harold Alfond Foundation grant in October 2023), corporate donations and sponsorships, individual giving (including the Larrabee Leadership Fund), state and federal sources (Maine DHHS, Maine Department of Labor, Annie E. Casey Foundation), and in-kind employer support. Distribution is direct-to-institution via specialists embedded in schools and campuses, with a national spin-off, GenUS, launched in May 2026 to license the model into other states (already active in Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Wisconsin). Statewide reach is further secured by Maine Public Law 466 (2016), which statutorily mandates JMG as a partner of Maine's public higher education systems.

Name

Jobs for Maine's Graduates

Legal name

Jobs for Maine's Graduates

Website

https://jmg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jobs for Maine's Graduates is a Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that embeds trained specialists in public schools, CTE centers, and every public college campus statewide to deliver competency-based career credentialing, micro-credentials, and college-success support to 13,000+ students ages 11-24 each year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Workforce Development

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound) (EDAAAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Health Aide (HHA) & Personal Care Aide (PCA) (EDAOAJAM)

Keywords

• Youth workforce development
• Career credentialing programs
• Education nonprofit services
• College success programs
• Micro-credential education

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: JMG receives significant grant funding from foundations including the Harold Alfond Foundation ($10.4 million grant in 2023), John T. Gorman Foundation, and other regional foundations supporting education and workforce development programs.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization receives donations from individual donors, corporate partners, and business supporters. Unum has invested over $2 million over 20+ years. The Larrabee Leadership Fund accepts contributions for general operating support and specific initiatives.
3. Partnership Fees and Sponsor Support: Employer partners provide financial support, volunteer hours, resources, and in-kind contributions through the Employer Partner Program. Partners engage through career conversations, exposure activities, and workforce-aligned learning experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) is a nonprofit organization that delivers free, school- and community-based workforce development, career credentialing, and postsecondary success services to Maine students ages 12-24. JMG places paid JMG Specialists directly inside middle schools, high schools, colleges, and community organizations to provide one-on-one case management, work-based learning, and competency-based micro-credentialing, reaching more than 13,000 students annually through roughly 150 programs statewide.

Product overview

Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) is an educational nonprofit offering a comprehensive continuum of programs from middle school through college and career. The organization operates a platform of integrated programs including Middle School Program, High School Program, High School Completion Program, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program, College Success Program, Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs), HOPE & PaS Program (transitioning out), Maine Career Exploration Badge, and the Opportunity Passport initiative. JMG recently launched GenUS as a national nonprofit to expand its proven career credentialing model to other states. GenUS offers Skill Builders for middle school students and Micro-credentials for high school students with digital badges. The organization serves more than 13,000 students annually through nearly 150 programs embedded in public schools, career and technical education centers, and on every campus in the University of Maine System and Maine Community College System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Average quarterly earnings of $1,904 by age 19 vs $1,277 for non-JMG peers, and 53% employment vs 43% for non-JMG youth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• MaineHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaineHealth partners with JMG on the Clinical Healthcare Career Awareness Pre-Apprenticeship program, designed for anyone wishing to explore clinical healthcare careers. The program is delivered in conjunction with Southern Maine Community College and funded through Maine Department of Labor.
• University of Maine SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJMG has specialists on every campus in the University of Maine System as part of the College Success Program, supporting student preparation, enrollment, and success through high school to college.
• Maine Community College SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJMG has specialists on every campus in the Maine Community College System, providing comprehensive support for community college students in partnership with Public Law 466 mandated since 2016.
• Jim Casey Youth Opportunities InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative created Opportunity Passport in 2003. Maine was the first partner to implement and deliver Opportunity Passport as a statewide program. JMG serves as the lead partner in delivering the Maine Youth Transition Collaborative (MYTC) program.
• Maine Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHHS partners with JMG on the Opportunity Passport program and HOPE & PaS programs for parenting students. The department provides funding and referrals for foster care youth and families in need of education support.
• Bangor Savings BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBangor Savings Bank is a JMG Employer Partner, providing career exploration opportunities, facility tours, and support for students to discover career pathways. The bank has been a trusted community partner for over 173 years.
• Camden National BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCamden National Bank partners with JMG through the Employer Partner Program, creating opportunities for Maine students through career exploration, skill development, and confidence-building that prepare students for lifelong success.
• Bath Iron Works (General Dynamics)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerBath Iron Works, part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, is a JMG Employer Partner providing career exploration in shipbuilding and support for students interested in manufacturing and engineering careers.
• Southern Maine Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMCC partners with JMG on the MaineHealth Clinical Healthcare Career Awareness Pre-Apprenticeship and offers ELO Professional Credentials, an accredited program for educators to pursue specialized qualifications in Extended Learning Opportunities.
• Thomas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2014, with Harold Alfond Foundation support and in partnership with Thomas College, JMG launched the College Success program. Thomas College continues to partner with JMG and hosts the 8th Grade Adventure event.
• Goodwill IndustriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodwill Industries is a partner in the Maine Youth Transition Collaborative (MYTC), supporting young people who are or have been in foster care with resources and opportunities to transition into adulthood.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• College Possible: College Possible provides near-peer coaching and college access/success services for low-income high school and college students. Its AmeriCorps-led, cohort-based coaching model and focus on postsecondary persistence closely mirrors JMG's College Success Program.
• Year Up: Year Up provides workforce training, career coaching, and corporate internships for young adults ages 18-24 from disadvantaged backgrounds. Comparable in target population, employer-engagement model, and outcome measurement approach.
• Bottom Line: Bottom Line delivers one-on-one college access and success advising for first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds. Its degree-completion focus and outcome-driven model parallel JMG's college persistence work in Maine.
• Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG): JAG is the national organization of which JMG is the Maine state affiliate. JAG delivers the same competency-to-credential, specialist-embedded model across 38+ states, making it the most direct comparable in mission, structure, and delivery model.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: Per Scholas provides tuition-free technology workforce training for adults from low-income backgrounds, with employer partnerships for job placement. Comparable in tuition-free delivery model and employer-engaged outcomes, though more narrowly focused on IT.
• Genesys Works: Genesys Works provides high school students from under-resourced communities with technical skills training and corporate internships. Its high-school-to-career pipeline model and employer partner network are similar to JMG's Extended Learning Opportunities.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National Skills Coalition advocates for federal workforce and skills training policy. While not a direct operator, it shapes the funding and policy environment for JMG's CTE, apprenticeship, and micro-credential programs.
• Maine Community College System: MCCS is a strategic partner rather than competitor, but operates overlapping workforce development and CTE credentialing programs statewide, sharing student populations and employer relationships with JMG's College Success Program.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs provides after-school youth development programming for ages 6-18 nationwide. While broader in scope, it competes for the same youth development funding, school partnerships, and foundation grants as JMG.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national youth mentoring nonprofit. JMG's JMG Specialist relationship-based model competes for similar mentoring, college access, and youth development dollars from the same federal, state, and corporate funders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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