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Target Population & Scope of Work Definitions
11-2-06

Target Population

The recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force to Engage Maine’s Youth are designed to address the problems of Maine youth who are not engaged, or who are at risk of disengaging from school or work.  Disengagement may result from a variety of conditions that may or may not be within the youth’s control.  For example …

Scope of Work

Keeping Maine’s youth engaged is intended to provide specific long and short term strategies, policies, and/or legislation that will result in supporting active youth engagement in their communities, school, and/or work.  The recommendations of the Governor's Task Force to Engage Maine's Youth will provide a framework through which youth, families, educators, state department liaisons, employers, community members, and other organizations may partner to ensure all Maine youth identify and receive the individualized supports necessary for engagement.