Healthcare Training For ME

Healthcare Training Resources

Connect to healthcare training resources to accelerate
your career or upskill your current workforce

Healthcare Training for ME is a statewide collaboration of educational institutions and government agency partners convened to ensure Maine’s workers and employers can easily access healthcare training opportunities and supports.


For Employers:

Looking for a way to pay for training for your workers?

For Learners:

There are many training opportunities available throughout the State of Maine.
Looking for a way to pay for training? Meet with a CareerCenter to find the best options for your individual needs.

Partners

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Employer Inquiry

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FAQ's & More Information

Overview

This statewide collaboration of educational institutions and government agency partners came together to ensure all individuals and employers in the State of Maine who are interested in healthcare training opportunities can easily access information, funding support and other resources. Funding support is intended to support employers by investing in skills development for their current staff and support individuals in achieving their healthcare career goals and advance on the career ladder.

Training for Learners

If you are a Maine resident and a healthcare worker, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Tuition Remission Program to obtain short term (18 months or less) training for certification, industry recognized credential or specialization, and/or career advancement.

Learn more about funding opportunities for healthcare training programs like:

  • Behavioral Health training like Certified Counseling Aide, ACRE Basic Employment Certificate Training, Certified Intentional Peer Support, Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT-1) (MHRT-C), Certified Clinical Supervisor, and more.
  • Clinical Health training like Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/CNA-M), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA), Surgical Technologist, and more.
  • Dental Health training like Dental Assistant and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.
  • Emergency Medicine training like EMT, AEMT, and paramedic.
  • Care Support Specialist trainings like Certified Dementia Care Provider, Home Health Aide, Infection Preventionist Certification (CIC), Personal Support Specialist (PSS), and more.



Explore healthcare career pathways .(PDF)

Learn more about other programs to support your educational and career advancement journey including WIOA, HOPE, CSSP, and loan repayment options from HRSA and FAME!

Connect with a CareerCenter counselor via Live Chat.
Learn more about how your previous education or experience can count toward earning a new credential through resources offered through at New Mainers Resource Center and UMaine System .

Check out some of the resources available across the State of Maine here.

Employer participation

Maine Workforce Development Compact members are entitled to one free course for their interested employees as well as additional supports. Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Compact member.

Learn more about the DHHS Toolkit that contains resources for providers of health care, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports in recruiting and retaining workers.


Contact Us

If you have questions about this collaborative, training opportunities, or how to access available funding supports, please email healthcaretrainingforme@maine.gov