Maine

Attending a trade school in Maine is a great option for students who want to develop practical skills and begin working in high-demand fields without spending years in a traditional college setting. Maine’s trade and technical schools offer hands-on programs in areas like welding, HVAC, automotive repair, healthcare, electrical technology, and marine trades—industries that are vital to the state’s economy. Many programs include apprenticeships or on-the-job training, giving students real-world experience while they study. With shorter completion times and affordable tuition, trade schools in Maine provide a direct and cost-effective path to rewarding careers in skilled professions.

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
HVAC/R & Plumbing; Electrician Technology; Precision Machining (incl. CNC); Welding; Automotive; Construction & related industrial tech programs.
https://www.smccme.edu

Central Maine Community College (CMCC)
HVAC/R; Plumbing & Heating; Building Construction Technology; Metal Fabrication/Welding; Electromechanical & other industrial trades.
https://www.cmcc.edu

Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC)
Automotive Technology; Welding Technology; Electrical & Automation Technology; plus additional trade/technical programs.
https://www.emcc.edu

Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC)
Plumbing & Heating (Energy Services); Electrical Technology; additional construction/technical programs.
https://www.kvcc.me.edu

Northern Maine Community College (NMCC)
Electrical Construction & Maintenance; Plumbing & Heating; Building Construction; Welding/Metal Fabrication; Precision Machining & related trades.
https://www.nmcc.edu

Washington County Community College (WCCC)
Welding Technology; Heavy Equipment Operations/Maintenance; other high-demand trade programs.
https://wccc.me.edu

York County Community College (YCCC)
Electrician Technology (certificate); Welding training; Trade & Technical Occupations (AAS recognizing apprenticeship).
https://www.yccc.edu

Northeast Technical Institute (NTI)
HVAC/R Technician; Commercial Truck Driver (CDL A/B); short-term, hands-on career training (multiple campuses).
https://ntinow.edu

New England Trade School of Masonry
Masonry apprenticeship/certificate training (brick, block, stone) in Avon, ME. (Masonry School)
https://www.masonryschool.org/trade-school

Note: Maine’s seven public community colleges (listed above) are the primary statewide providers of trades/apprenticeship training through the Maine Community College System. Private and union apprenticeship options also exist via the Maine Apprenticeship Program. (mccs.me.edu)