Career and College Ready Program (For Select High Schools/Programs)
An online course in career exploration ( 2 credit hours) culminating in 4-day residential summer educational experience. Early College students will complete three weeks of coursework through an online learning format and will then attend the 4-day program while living in a University of Maine residence hall. This program is only available to a select group of new Mainer population students.
Program Goals
- Students will explore and identify career interests and goals through the utilization of a structured career development process. This coursework will better prepare students for pursuing higher education as well as the selection of majors and minors.
- Students will discuss and practice basic college study skills and time management strategies. Students will be engaged in discussions about the importance of attendance, accountability, and perseverance.
- Instill, through practice, the ability for students to express themselves in an academically appropriate manner, including how to communicate with faculty and professional staff.
Course Information
INT 193: This 2-credit Introduction to Career Exploration and Development course is an experiential course designed to assist Early College students with exploring and identifying career interests and goals.
