This booklet and facilitator's guide explore jobs in Maine based on statewide average openings in the year 2000, educational requirements, salary range, and math skills. They promote the career and occupational education for future career choices. The booklet consists of two sections: (1) four Top 40 charts on annual statewide openings, educational level, math skills, and current salary level; and (2) brief job descriptions of the Top 40 occupations in alphabetical order. In each job brief, the following are described: typical job duties, approximate average annual salary, educational preparation, and job description. In addition to an introduction, the facilitator's guide contains the following information: 17 classroom activities using booklet information; additional Top 40 charts; statewide and substate comparison charts; alphabetical index of Maine occupations; and sources of information--current labor market information, job briefs, other sources, and additional resources. (NLA)