2021 Goals
As a founding member of the MaineSpark coalition, Educate Maine supports the statewide attainment goal that 60% of Maine people will have a degree or credential of value by 2025 that positions them for success. To achieve this, we will continue to:
- Convene education and business leaders to strengthen connections between education and the workforce through programs and events, including the annual Education Symposium
- Report on Maine education data from cradle to career and advocate for policies that support all Maine people toward achieving their highest educational potential
- Celebrate and cultivate Maine’s teachers through the rigorous Maine Teacher of the Year program in partnership with the Maine Department of Education
- Develop and sustain strong business-education partnerships through the Education Leaders Experience professional program in partnership with Unum, Thomas College, and the Maine Principals’ Association
- Grow the number of people with the skills necessary to fill high-quality, in-demand tech jobs statewide through our Project>Login program
- Build students’ professional networks and skills and cultivate talent pipelines to Maine companies through the FocusMaine Intern Experience program
Fundraising Events/Opportunities
- Our landmark event, the annual Education Symposium, will take place virtually on Thursday, December 3 (Pre-Conference) and Friday, December 4, 2020. Sponsorships at a variety of different levels are available. Please contact jason@educatemaine.org regarding sponsorships.
- The annual Teacher of the Year Gala honors 16 County Teachers of the Year and the Maine Teacher of the Year. This year’s gala will take place on October 24, 2020. A number of event sponsorships are available, please contact dolly@educatemaine.org.
Giving and Volunteer Opportunities
- Corporate Partnerships — Donate to programs, provide in-kind supports, or offer your staff’s time and expertise. We can accommodate many different levels of sponsorship and engagement.
- Program Sponsorships — Sponsor a teacher or a low-income school district to participate in one of our professional development programs, such as Education Leaders Experience or Project>Login. Sponsor the Maine Teacher of the Year during his/her year of service.
- Event Sponsorships — Educate Maine puts on dozens of student-focused events throughout the year. Contact us about supporting events such as Tech Night at the Maine Science Festival or FocusMaine Intern Experience programming by providing funding, space, supplies, branding materials, or volunteers.
- Monthly or other recurring donations can be made online on our home page via the “Donate” button.
