Today there are more options than ever available to gain the skills you need to achieve your career goals in Maine. From apprenticeships to bachelor’s degrees, Maine offers diverse education alternatives to match your learning style and career aspirations. Below are the Maine career training options available along with resources where you can learn more!

Maine Apprenticeship Programs Maine Apprenticeship Programs
Earn While You Learn

Maine apprenticeship programs provide on-the-job training and offer a valuable learning opportunity for Maine residents. These programs allow you to receive wages while training for a highly skilled career – truly earning while you learn! Maine apprenticeships are ideal for individuals looking to enter the workforce directly while developing expertise in a skilled trade. Apprenticeship opportunities in Maine span numerous professions, from electricians and plumbers to healthcare workers and cosmetologists.

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Short-term Training Programs in Maine Short-term Training Programs in Maine

Maine short-term training programs typically last less than two years and take numerous forms, ranging from seminars and workshops to non-credit courses. These Maine workforce training options are designed to help you quickly find a job, secure a promotion, or increase your earning potential through enhanced skills. Maine offers numerous programs to train individuals in specific professions or skills needed by local employers.

The Maine Community College System provides a robust array of short-term training opportunities from aquaculture to electric vehicle repair, with programs designed to meet Maine’s workforce needs.

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Maine Certificate Programs: Fast-Track to Career Skills Maine Certificate Programs: Fast-Track to Career Skills
Fast-Track to Career Skills

Maine certificate programs, typically available at Maine community colleges or technical schools, provide training in specific fields and allow you to gain critical skills in a relatively short period. In less than two years of training, these Maine technical training programs can help you qualify for a profession, advance in your career, or increase your earning potential. Maine certificates can also be stacked with other credentials to increase your specialized knowledge or learn a new field entirely.

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Associate Degrees in Maine Associate Degrees in Maine
Affordable Higher Education

An associate degree in Maine is an undergraduate degree awarded after two to three years of study, typically at a Maine community college or technical school. After completing your Maine associate degree, you can enter the workforce immediately or build upon your degree by transferring to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Explore your Maine transfer options on our Maine Transfer Agreements page.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Maine Bachelor’s Degrees in Maine
Comprehensive Higher Education

A bachelor’s degree in Maine is an undergraduate degree awarded after approximately four years of study. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at many colleges and universities in Maine, nationally, or internationally. You can begin at a four-year college or university that offers bachelor’s degrees or start at a Maine community college and transfer to a four-year school using Maine’s transfer agreements. Explore your Maine transfer options on our Maine Transfer Agreements page.

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Maine Credentials, Professional Certifications, and Licenses Maine Credentials, Professional Certifications, and Licenses
Micro-credentials and Digital Badges

Micro-credentials and digital badges are credentials typically earned online after short-term, rigorous training in a particular area. You can earn your micro-credentials in Maine or out-of-state. Micro-credentials are often made up of stacked digital badges, which highlight the specific skills Maine employers are seeking. While micro-credentials and badges don’t replace a traditional degree, they can help you hone your skills, making you more competitive in the Maine workforce.

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Professional Certifications

Professional certifications are typically earned through a professional organization or educational institution. These professional organizations or educational institutions may be in Maine or out-of-state. These professional certifications document that you’ve been trained and are prepared to meet a specific set of criteria for your role in Maine’s workforce. Professional certification is not a replacement for accredited degree work but is intended to complement your education or professional experience in Maine.

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Occupational and Professional Licenses in Maine

Maine occupational licenses provide proof of qualification to work in a specific position. Earning this type of credential in Maine typically includes licensing fees, training requirements, and passing an exam. Some or all of these items may be annual requirements for maintaining your Maine professional license.

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