* The second summer session will begin the week of July 7th. You may still register for classes in that session and there is now a two-payment plan. * Jobs & jobs - We have created a link from the URock home page to the Maine Career Center (2nd floor) and its job listings. A recent search within 25 miles of Rockland pulled up over 700 vacant jobs. In addition to the recent addition of Allied Barton Security Systems (good pay, full and part-time opportunities - see www.alliedbarton.com), Boston Financial Data Systems will be moving into the Rockland Harbor Park facility (former Rockland MBNA). They expect to hire 100 people before September. Their link is www.bostonfinancial.com. Believe it or not there is a shortage of good workers, not only in the mid-coast but nationally! Statistics say it all * 22% of U.S. employers are struggling to find the right people while the Bureau of Labor Statistics predict we will have a 10 million worker shortage by 2010. Many employers will accommodate your interest in continuing with your college education. You are a valued commodity! * If you need advising for the fall term, now is the time. Please plan ahead and avoid the August rush. Both Bev and I have quieter calendars right now so call and schedule an appointment time. * Please remember that URock has scholarship funds available for both new and returning students. You will see many links to different funds off the URock home page on the left hand side.. That's it for now. Let's hope the fog clears soon! . Deborah Meehan, Director University College at Rockland 91 Camden Street, Suite 402 Rockland, ME 04841 tel: (207) 596-6906 toll free: 800-286-1594 www.learn.maine.edu/rockland