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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Aero Heating & Ventilating

    Aero’s apprenticeship program allows apprentices to earn while you learn by providing training and education in the sheet metal industry.

  • 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.

  • Bath Iron Works

    The BIW Apprentice School offers high quality, comprehensive apprenticeship opportunities for highly motivated students interested in shipbuilding careers.

  • Bassett Custom Home Builders

    Bassett Custom Home Builders offers a carpentry apprenticeship program and is an official Maine Apprenticeship Program sponsor.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Cianbro

    The Cianbro Institute offers apprenticeship opportunities within several trades, including electrical, millwright, pipefitter, ironworker, carpenter, substation technician, and power line worker.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • HospitalityMaine

    Apprentices will earn while they learn while being taught and coached by experienced professionals at hospitality businesses committed to their success.

  • IBEW 1253

    IBEW 1253 Augusta Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers apprenticeship programs in the fields of Inside Wireman and Telecommunications Installer/Technician.

  • IBEW 567

    The IBEW Local 567 Portland Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers an industry-leading electrical apprenticeship and training program.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Maine Craft Apprentice Program

    Maine Crafts Association offers the 7-month Craft Apprentice Program for apprentices to learn and create with their mentors.

  • MaineGeneral

    MaineGeneral Health SHINE Residency is a year-long residency program for registered nurses. The program includes clinical training and classroom and online learning.

  • MaineHealth

    MaineHealth supports employee professional development through a variety of programs including apprenticeships, paid training, tuition reimbursement, language skills and more.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ReVision Energy

    ReVision’s Electrical Apprenticeship Program includes on-the-job learning, technical instruction, and job advancement opportunities through leadership skills development and mentorship.

  • UA Local 716

    UA Local 716 Maine Plumbers and Pipefitters offers apprenticeships in plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, and welding.

Additional Resources and Tools

  • Career Readiness Resources

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  • Explore Maine Employers

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  • Maine Resource Center

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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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