MaineHealth is the largest healthcare organization in Maine and a leading healthcare provider serving northern New Hampshire. MaineHealth delivers healthcare services to more than one million patients across its network.
With over 22,000 dedicated Care Team Members, MaineHealth is the largest employer in the State of Maine. MaineHealth's hospital network includes 12 community hospitals strategically located in a dozen counties within Maine and New Hampshire.
Recognized among the Nation's Top 100 Integrated Health Networks, MaineHealth is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the regions it serves.
Pre-Apprenticeship: MaineHealth Clinical Healthcare Careers
MaineHealth’s Clinical Healthcare Career Awareness Pre-Apprenticeship is designed for anyone who wishes to further explore a career in clinical healthcare and seeks a guided pathway to potential employment with MaineHealth. This program is delivered in conjunction with JMG, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), and is funded through a grant from the Maine Department of Labor Maine Apprenticeship Program. After successful completion of the program, pre-apprentices who meet all the hiring requirements will be offered an interview for a clinical training program at MaineHealth.
Pre-Apprenticeship Highlights:
Unpaid, free training program
Open to non-employees and MaineHealth employees
Self-paced, online, and virtual course modules
Participants can explore these clinical training programs and healthcare careers
Phlebotomist
Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covers concepts like medical terminology, patient care, workplace communication, public health, study skills, and more
Pre-apprentices will engage in career interest assessment work and receive information on clinical and non-clinical pathways in line with their career goals and interests
For more information, contact MaineHealth Workforce Development Specialist Rachael Magill at rachael.magill@mainehealth.org or fill out the Pre-Apprenticeship Interest Form.
Early Career Talent Network
Digital resources and information for students and those early in their careers to learn more about job opportunities, training programs, and events at MaineHealth
Monthly emails from the MaineHealth Workforce Development team
Youth Programs at MaineHealth
Maine Medical Center
Junior Volunteer Program
The Maine Medical Center Junior Volunteers program is a year-round program that offers the opportunity for students ages 14-17 to volunteer in a variety of capacities within the hospital setting. Students aged 18+ are accepted into the Maine Medical Center volunteer program as adults
Inside Medicine Program
Virtual program for high school students around the state of Maine
Takes place in Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall
Hosted by MaineHealth staff and Tufts University Medical Students
Explore mystery medical cases and learn about the field of healthcare
Career Exploration Events
Virtual or in-person opportunities to learn more about clinical and non-clinical careers at MaineHealth
Featuring guest speakers and demonstrations that provide an overview of clinical and non-clinical opportunities
MaineHealth Training Opportunities