Apprenticeship

Maine Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program

Active Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeships by County (PDF) (Word)
Apprenticeships by Occupation (PDF) (Word)

The Maine Apprenticeship Program assists in setting up structured yet flexible training programs designed to meet the specific needs of Maine employers through on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction. Apprenticeship Programs can be sponsored by employers, employer associations, or labor/management groups that can hire and train in a working situation.

What’s an Apprenticeable Occupation?

An apprenticeable occupation is a skilled occupation that:

Is typically learned practically through a structured program of 2000 hours per year of supervised on-the-job learning
Is clearly identified and commonly recognized through an industry
Involves specialized skills and knowledge that require a minimum number of hours as directed by the schedule of on-the-job work experience
Requires related instruction classes to supplement on-the-job learning

Does Maine Apprenticeship Program have a list of available Apprenticeships?

The Maine Department of Labor does not have a list of open apprenticeship opportunities. Employers may post their apprenticeship opportunities on Maine JobLink. Click here to see if any are currently listed.
Download a list of apprenticeship sponsors by county (PDF) (Word)
Download a list of apprenticeship sponsors by occupational group (PDF) (Word)

Who can be an apprentice?

Any existing employee or new hire can become an Apprentice as long as they:

Are at least 16 years old
Are committed to furthering their education, both in the classroom and on the job

Maine CareerCenters and our partners also offer additional training opportunities. Visit mainecareercenter.com for more information.

Apprenticeship Guides for using Maine Job Link