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Trade & Vocational Schools In Maine

Maine, known for its rugged coastline and tight-knit communities, is more than just a picturesque place to call home—it’s a state brimming with opportunity for skilled workers. With an unemployment rate consistently below the national average for over 17 years, Maine’s job market is both stable and welcoming. Industries like healthcare, social assistance, construction, and hospitality are growing, with over 4,700 new jobs added this past year alone. Blue-collar roles, particularly in construction, offer some of the longest workweeks and competitive wages, averaging $32 per hour across sectors, with annual growth of 5.7%.

Maine’s thriving tourism industry fuels seasonal hiring, but year-round demand remains strong for skilled workers to fill critical gaps in construction, manufacturing, and technical trades. These jobs don’t just support the local economy—they’re the backbone of Maine’s communities. If you’re looking to step into a rewarding career that combines stability with growth, exploring trade schools in Maine is the perfect first step. Start your journey today and discover the opportunities waiting in the Pine Tree State!

APC Crane Training

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Address: Various


School Details

APC Crane training offers classroom and field training in classrooms across the country in a variety of cities. They only offer training and certification for crane operators. Courses include aerial lift, forklift, mobile crane operator, overhead crane training, rigging, and signalperson.

International Union of Operating Engineers - Estimated Cost: NA

Location: Various


School Details

With over 1,000 instructors and many locations throughout the United States and Canada, IUOE is a great choice for learning how to handle heavy duty equipment. Each location offers different types of opportunities for training and apprenticeships. Classroom instruction, simulators, and working onsite with an experienced journeyman are all parts of the training you will receive.

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The Landing School

Location: Maine
Address: 286 River Road, Arundel, ME, 04046

Programs Offered:

Boat Building Trade Schools

School Details

Choose a one or two year program and learn about yacht design, wooden boat building, marine systems, or composite boat building. There is also the option to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in marine industry technology.

The Wooden Boat School

Location: Maine
Address: 41 WoodenBoat Lane, Brooklin, ME, 04616

Programs Offered:

Boat Building Trade Schools

School Details

Over 95 courses for those looking to get into boat building. Courses include fundamentals of boatbuilding, kayak building, small marine diesel, and so much more. All skill levels are available for beginner – to experienced boat builder professionals, and hobbyists. Most courses are just a few weeks in length.

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