HealthCare Training For ME

Healthcare Training for ME is a statewide collaboration of schools and government agencies working to ensure Maine’s workers and employers can easily access healthcare training opportunities and support.  Here you can find information on free training, earn while you learn programs, short-term programs and degree programs.

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MaineEARNS, the Maine Education and Attainment Research Navigation System

This interactive site allows you to search fields of study, schools and education programs.

Explore here

2022 Report of Healthcare Education Credentials

This chart shows what schools in Maine offer programs in health-realated fields.
 

Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) 

HOPE is a program helping Maine families pursue training and education beyond high school to achieve their career plans by addressing barriers to success.  The HOPE Program is committed to helping reach educational goals by helping cover costs related to school. Whether seeking a short-term training certificate or an associate or bachelor's degree, the HOPE Program has the tools and resources to help you.

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Loan Repayment Programs

The National Health Service Corps has a number of loan repayment programs. 

See if one matches your needs here

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) has loans for certain health professions. Find out more here. FAME also has general information about repaying students loans here.  Look in the left column on that page for repayment programs specific to healthcare providers and nurses. 
 

Resources for individuals with prior training, education, or experience, including New Mainers

If you’re a New Mainer who already has experience or a degree from your home country, there are resources to help you get back on your career track. 

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The University of Maine Credit for Prior Learning Options:  Credit for Prior Learning enables individuals to earn credit for college-level skills and knowledge they may have acquired outside of the traditional academic environment, such as through work experience, military training; and other formal and informal education and training. Credit for Prior Learning Options vary by institution, but may include standardized tests, military transcripts, credential review, portfolio assessment, or course challenge exams. 

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Roux Institute Healthcare Gap Year Program

The Gap Year is an innovative non-degree program designed for aspiring healthcare professionals who have an undergraduate degree to gain valuable experience providing direct patient care or essential behind-the-scenes services. Hosted by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland with employment opportunities throughout Maine.
 
For information, please visit here. View an informational flyer about this program.