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. 16.

The workshop, offered free of charge and open to the public, will be presented at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress St. in Portland, from 6-8 p.m. Registration will take place from 5:30-6 p.m.

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, according to Jeffrey Wright, director of admissions at Maine Maritime Academy. High school students who are interested 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 offers a traditional collegiate lifestyle and uniformed training options for its students. Military service obligation is voluntary. The college awards associate, bachelor and master’s degrees. For more informiaotn, visit mainemaritime.edu.

For further information or to register for the workshop, call 800-464-6565 or contact [email protected]. Walk-ins are welcome.