A special thank you to Meteorologist, Jason Nappi with News Center Maine.

Jason presented at the 2023 METS Annual Career Fair on his career in weather science. Jason shared that it was when he was a middle school student that he fell in love with Maine’s winter weather, and started thinking about his future. His message to the student was to follow their dreams and don’t let negative messaging stand in their way. He impressed upon the students that anything is possible if you work hard enough.

Jason shared weather videos that captured unexpected thunder snow and strange weather patterns. Jason encouraged the students interested in weather science careers to take lots of math and science classes in school, to ask questions, and explore options because anything is possible.

Thank you Jason for such a powerful and caring presentation!

Thank you to Kate Michaud, RN at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor.

Kate presented at the 2023 METS Annual Career Fair on her experience in Healthcare. Kate shared her passion for helping others through nursing. Currently, she is a Quality Manager where she works to ensure that healthcare is provided at the highest quality possible at St. Joseph’s.

Kate shared her struggles as a non-traditional college student and encouraged students to prepare for college early and take advantage of programs like METS to help plan for going to college after graduation. Do what you love, love what you do – was a theme of her sharing.

Thank you Kate for the gift of your time!

Thank you to Artist Susan York of Brown Dog Ink Studio, who presented January 23rd the 2023 METS Annual Career Fair. Susan lives in update New York and where she creates her artwork. Susan has over 20 years of experience painting, sculpting, working with textiles, and graphic design.

Susan shared with the students her love for all art and creativity. She impressed upon the students that her success as an Artist comes from hard work but also includes marketing and business management skills.

Each student who attended the session received a 3-D Pen and will be invited to attend a follow-up session where Susan will lead the group in an artistic activity.