Educate Maine

Come out and play!
Enjoy a great round of golf while supporting education in Maine; what's not to love?
To register for Educate Maine's 4th Annual Golf Tournament on August 10, go here: https://loom.ly/saQjOpQ

We can't let another go by without a shoutout to Bangor Savings Bank, legacy supporters of Educate Maine's mission and programs. BSB understands the critical importance of education and workforce development in building Maine's future economy. That's why they back programs like Maine Career Catalyst and Maine Teacher of the Year, host an amazing apprenticeship, and lend us SVP and Director of Talent, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging David Pease as both a board member and unofficial cheerleader and friend. Thank you, BSB! Together, we're helping Mainers achieve and thrive.

What becomes possible when educators, employers, higher education institutions, and community organizations work together?
That's the question at the heart of the 2026 Educate Maine Symposium: Powerful Partnerships.
We're looking for breakout sessions that share innovative ideas, successful collaborations, and practical strategies that are expanding opportunity for learners across Maine.
Whether your work is rooted in a classroom, workplace, campus, or community, we want to hear from you.
Learn more and submit your proposal today: https://loom.ly/beHyQPI

It’s Teach Maine Tuesday, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this great news about our 2025 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year Ben Johnson.

Ben Johnson, the 2025 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year and a finalist for 2026 Maine State Teacher of the Year, has earned national recognition from the American Classical League for his outstanding contributions to Latin education through innovative technology-based learning resources used by students and teachers around the world. Read more by visiting the Maine DOE Newsroom (link in bio).

Do you know a student grades 6-12 who is looking for an exciting, immersive experience built around computer science learning? Here's their chance: Educate Maine’s Girls Who Code Camp July 26–31.

This week-long overnight camp University is designed to inspire the next generation of leaders while helping close the gender gap in technology. Your student will enjoy fun activities, coding projects, visits with working CS professionals, and more! Thanks to generous underwriters, campers are only responsible for a $30 dorm deposit.
To learn more and register: https://loom.ly/sGQb9F4

Girls Who Code Camp at Husson University Join us for a week-long Girls Who Code overnight summer camp experience at Husson University in Bangor for middle & high school students.

Husson University is excited to host Educate Maine’s Girls Who Code Summer Camp on campus from July 26–31.

This week-long overnight camp for students entering grades 6–12 is designed to inspire the next generation of leaders while helping close the gender gap in technology. The camp is offered through Project Login, and thanks to the support of sponsors, attendance is underwritten, with participants responsible for a $30 dormitory deposit.

Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/4aDieRV

Some supporters just keep riding with us, even as they grow and evolve--and we're so grateful! This Thankful Thursday we'd like to shout out FMI, Maine's outstanding advanced aerospace and defense manufacturer. Did you know that the super-specialized materials and composites created by FMI are essential to U.S. space missions, rocket motors and military programs? Not only is FMI committed to Maine's burgeoning aerospace sector--the company believes in Maine's future. Thank you, FMI, for your support of Educate Maine programs as we work hard to help Maine people achieve and thrive.

Applications are now open for funding to support educator apprenticeships in Maine school districts! It's one more way Educate Maine is helping to open new pathways to teaching, and adding more outstanding educators to our public school workforce. Districts are encouraged to learn more at: https://loom.ly/lW6kLiA

Educate Maine takes our collective hat off to Cary Olson Cartwright, who was honored yesterday at the Mainebiz Community Impact event! Cary, the AVP of corporate social responsibility at Unum, was celebrated for her long legacy of service to organizations across Maine. She is the board chair of the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute and has contributed to initiatives statewide in health, education and workforce development. Brava, Cary! We are so grateful to work with you across our programs to help Maine people achieve.

Spending your summer on the rocky coast of Maine is pretty sweet, but spending that same summer learning the ropes (literally!) of ocean farming? That's priceless.
Educate Maine's Aquaculture Pioneers program just launched for the season, with 17 "pioneers" at boot camp acquiring the basic knowledge and skills required to apprentice at Maine oyster farms. To learn more: https://loom.ly/W8U_PDI