Employment & Training · 45 resources
Free job training, CareerCenters, resume help, and workforce programs across Maine, listed by region.
Starting over or looking to move up? Maine's CareerCenters offer free help with job searching, resumes, and training in Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Augusta, and other regions. Staff can connect you with funding for short-term training in growing fields.
If a disability or health condition affects your work, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides counseling, training, and job placement. Goodwill Workforce Solutions also runs job-readiness and skills programs. Use the city filter below to find employment help near you.
Maine Department of Labor
Free employment and training services including job search assistance, resume help, career counseling, and access to job listings.
Maine Department of Labor
Free employment services including job search help, career counseling, resume assistance, and training program referrals.
Maine Department of Labor
Free employment and training services for the Tri-County region including job search, resume help, and career planning.
Maine Department of Labor
Free employment services, job training referrals, and unemployment insurance assistance at the state capital location.
Maine Department of Labor
Free job training, career counseling, and employment support for people with disabilities. Offices statewide.
Goodwill Northern New England
Free career advising, job training, digital skills, and employment support to help overcome barriers to work.
Portland Adult Education
Job search help, English classes, career training, and credential recognition for immigrants and refugees in Maine.
U.S. Department of Labor
Free residential career training for youth ages 16–24. Provides housing, meals, healthcare, and career technical training at no cost.
Portland Public Schools
Free HiSET/GED preparation, ESL classes, workforce training, and academic programs. Maine's largest adult education program serving 3,000+ students annually.
Lewiston Public Schools
Free HiSET/GED preparation classes and testing. All classes and tests are completely free.
Bangor School Department
Free high school completion, HiSET prep, ESL, college readiness, and digital literacy programs for adults.
Eastern Maine Development Corporation
Free career planning, job training, and employment support. Youth workforce program for ages 16–24 with paid mentorships.