 METS students meet in some interesting places... |
METS Parents Section The single biggest factor in your child succeeding in college is you. The simple fact is that through the next few years and into their college year, your child will need your help (Whether or not they say so!). How can you help? That's what this section is here for! Browse around and check out the information we've gathered for you. Still have more questions? Go to the METS Staff section to find the contact information for your child's METS Advisor; they will be more than willing to show you the way! |
Getting
on college campuses is what it's all about! Here METS students
visit Bates College. |
| Many parents ask, "Why is college important for my kid? I never went to college, and I'm doing just fine." There are simply not as many jobs available to people that do not have college degrees. Also, there are studies that prove a direct correlation between how much money you make and how much education you have received. To read more about this, check out this article put out by a career center in Indiana. |
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Not really sure what METS is? Don't worry about it, we have a whole section for that! Our Services Provided page describes the work we do with our students. Not enough information? Go to the About METS section to find the answers to any other questions about METS. |
 Some students are harder to keep focused than others... |
You are already helping your child improve their future through their participation in METS, what about you? The Maine Educational Opportunity Center(MEOC) is there to help. The MEOC is a federal education program committed to assisting any adult wishing to re-enter a formal education setting. As part of it's pre-entry service, MEOC Advisors coordinate efforts with area schools, colleges, and other service agencies to provide information and assistance in completing college admission and financial aid forms. MEOC advisors can assess academic readiness, provide career counseling, and refer individuals to community resources. MEOC is committed to assist any adult wishing to re-enter a formal education setting. Funded to serve traditionally under-represented adults, the majority of MEOC participants are the first generation in their families to go to college. |
 Anne
St. Pierre, Director of Project Services, conducting a workshop during
her days as an Academic Advisor. |
© 2008 Maine Educational Talent Search (METS)
The Maine Educational Talent Search Project is funded entirely by the US Department of Education. The grant award for 2007-2008 is $510,255.
In complying with letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, the University of Maine, 5754 North Stevens Hall,Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, telephone (207) 581-1226 ( voice and TDD) TYY (207) 581-9484.
This site last revised 3/3/2008 Comments or questions? Send email to Steve Visco (visco@umit.maine.edu)
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