Maine Apprenticeship & Training Opportunities

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Maine Continues to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities

Between grant opportunities, new programs being registered, and working sessions with CareerWise, Maine is continuing to prioritize and expand registered apprenticeship opportunities, particularly for youth.

Applications for Career Pathways Program grants were due June 1 - later this month, the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) and Education (DOE) anticipate making 2-4 awards of up to $250,000 for Maine school administrative units (SAUs), high schools, career and technical education (CTE) centers, adult education programs, and community-based organizations that have a history of partnering with schools, to develop Maine Career Pathways that support student and adult learner success through advising, postsecondary credits, work-based learning (including pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship), and industry credentials in priority sectors (Early Childhood Education, Infrastructure/Trades, Healthcare).

On May 12 and 13, MDOL convened state leaders and key partners for a two-day working session focused on expanding youth apprenticeship, strengthening career pathways, and better aligning Maine's education and workforce systems to meet the needs of young people, employers, and communities across the state.

More information here. 

Education & Training Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities: 

The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services are hosting a variety of events this summer with education and training opportunities for youth with disabilities, such as:

• Bus Tours (North and South) of colleges and universities
• PEERS, Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, a tour of continuing education facilities specifically configured for children on the autism or neurodivergent spectrum
• Try-a-Trade event, a hands-on virtual experience for high school aged teens designed to expose them to apprentice-able occupations
• VIBE, Venturing into Independence and Building Skills for Employment, a two-week residential program for youth with disabilities.

More information on programs for youth can be found here. 

Nearly $8 Million in Funding Available for Defense Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Training:

Maine employers in the defense shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing sectors can apply for funding to train new and incumbent workers through the Defense and Manufacturing Training Fund. Led by the Maine State Workforce Development Board, the program reimburses eligible employers up to $8,000 per employee for approved training costs. Learn more and apply: worksourcemaine.com/training-fund

Hiring Events

• Bangor Hiring Event - June 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Sanford Job Fair – June 23 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Secretary of State Hiring Event in Augusta - June 23 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Machias Summer Hiring Event – June 24 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• United States Postal Service Hiring Event in Augusta - June 29 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Portland Hiring Event - July 1 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Browse Hiring Events Here

Workshops:

• Applying for Jobs within Maine State Government
• Creating and Navigating Your Maine JobLink Jobseeker Account
• Resources for Laid Off Workers
• Beginner Excel
• Creating a Winning Resume

And more!

Browse Workshops and Register Here

SafetyWorks & Wage and Hour Classes

Trenching & Excavation June 18, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Safety and the Supervisor June 23, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (Limited seats left) SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

Scaffolding & Fall Protection June 24, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

OSHA Recordkeeping June 25, 2026, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sanford Adult Education, 668 Main Street, Sanford

Browse Classes and Register Here

Originally posted by York Region Chamber of Commerce via Locable