Trades & Apprenticeships
Maine Apprenticeship Program
The Maine Apprenticeship Program assists in setting up structured but flexible training programs designed to meet the specific needs of Maine employers through on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction.
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Discover Apprenticeship Programs
The Maine Department of Labor provides a comprehensive list of apprenticeship programs that you can explore based on where you live or your occupation of interest.
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Apply for Apprenticeships
You can search and apply for open apprenticeship positions across the state by creating an account on Maine JobLink.
Trade & Apprenticeship Programs
Discover some of Maine’s trade & apprenticeship opportunities for in-demand occupations.
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Aero Heating & Ventilating
Aero’s apprenticeship program allows apprentices to earn while you learn by providing training and education in the sheet metal industry.
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Associated Builders and Contractors of Maine
The apprenticeship program follows an earn while you learn model that includes on-the-job training and related classroom training.
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Bath Iron Works
The BIW Apprentice School offers high quality, comprehensive apprenticeship opportunities for highly motivated students interested in shipbuilding careers.
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Bassett Custom Home Builders
Bassett Custom Home Builders offers a carpentry apprenticeship program and is an official Maine Apprenticeship Program sponsor.
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C&L Aviation Group
C&L Aviation’s Apprenticeship Program provides a paying job and employee benefits for an apprentice as they gain on-the-job experience to prepare for the FAA certification examination and a career in aviation.
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Casella
Casella offers a paid two-week Driver Apprentice Program and training opportunities for all driver apprentices to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to earn their CDL B license
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Cianbro
The Cianbro Institute offers apprenticeship opportunities within several trades, including electrical, millwright, pipefitter, ironworker, carpenter, substation technician, and power line worker.
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Deblois Electric
The apprenticeship program allows students to customize their academic schedule with online assignments to allow them to continue working while they pursue licensing.
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Estes Oil & Propane
Estes Oil & Propane provides on-the-job training with a team of dedicated professionals to guide participants as they begin their energy and HVAC careers.
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HospitalityMaine
Apprentices will earn while they learn while being taught and coached by experienced professionals at hospitality businesses committed to their success.
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IBEW 1253
IBEW 1253 Augusta Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers apprenticeship programs in the fields of Inside Wireman and Telecommunications Installer/Technician.
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IBEW 567
The IBEW Local 567 Portland Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers an industry-leading electrical apprenticeship and training program.
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Industrial Roofing Company
IRC Academy is a hands-on, comprehensive apprenticeship program that provides apprentices and current IRC employees opportunities in trade development and career growth.
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Maine Aquaculture Association
The Maine Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Apprenticeship is a hands-on program with positions available at six farms across the midcoast and southern Maine.
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Maine Craft Apprentice Program
Maine Crafts Association offers the 7-month Craft Apprentice Program for apprentices to learn and create with their mentors.
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MaineGeneral
MaineGeneral Health SHINE Residency is a year-long residency program for registered nurses. The program includes clinical training and classroom and online learning.
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MaineHealth
MaineHealth supports employee professional development through a variety of programs including apprenticeships, paid training, tuition reimbursement, language skills and more.
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Moody's Collision
Depending on experience level Moody's Collision offers a 3-year Apprenticeship Program that provides hands on training and industry specific certifications in collision repair.
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Northern Light Health
Northern Light Health offers workforce development programs that include apprenticeships which are paid while the participant receives classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The Apprentice Program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) consists of a four-year full academic program that includes guided on-the-job learning.
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ReVision Energy
ReVision’s Electrical Apprenticeship Program includes on-the-job learning, technical instruction, and job advancement opportunities through leadership skills development and mentorship.
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UA Local 716
UA Local 716 Maine Plumbers and Pipefitters offers apprenticeships in plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, and welding.
Additional Resources and Tools
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Career Readiness Resources
Discover important tools and resources to help guide you on your career exploration journey.
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Explore Maine Employers
Maine has a robust economy with employers in healthcare, finance, electronics, food production, lumber, shipbuilding, tourism sectors, and more.
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Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is key to understanding how to earn, save, borrow, and protect your money wisely.
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Maine Resource Center
The Maine Resource Center is available to all individuals in Maine to ensure you have the resources you need to be successful.
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Postsecondary Pathways
Explore Maine’s public and private colleges and universities and community colleges to learn more about the postsecondary opportunities available.
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Postsecondary Resources
Find resources to better understand FAFSA and student loans and learn about available scholarships, grants and tuition assistance.