PORTLAND — Maine Maritime Academy will host an informational workshop for prospective students and their parents to learn about admission to Federal service academies on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

The free workshop will be presented at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration will take place from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

According to Jeffrey Wright, director of admissions at Maine Maritime Academy, the workshop is designed to encourage personal consultation with representatives of various post-secondary institutions that offer structured leadership environments or opportunity for U.S. military service. High school students who are interested in disciplined training environments or unique opportunities for personal growth are encouraged to attend the workshop.

The evening workshop will consist of multiple informational sessions on federal military academies and the associated nomination process; military Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) opportunities available at various types of colleges and universities; private military college options; and an overview of public maritime colleges. College program personnel and representatives from Maine’s Congressional delegation will be on hand to answer questions.

Maine Maritime Academy, a Maine public college founded in 1941, enrolls more than 950 students from 35 states and several foreign countries.

Internationally respected for its uniformed Regiment of Midshipmen, a student-run leadership training model, the college offers a traditional collegiate lifestyle and uniformed training options for its students. Military service obligation is voluntary.

To learn more about Maine Maritime Academy, visit mainemaritime.edu.

For further information or to register for this free workshop, call 1-800-464-6565 or contact admissions@mma.edu. Walkins are welcome.