OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF the Maine Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors

2025 Pub. 6 Directory

Apprenticeship Program

A Smart Business Investment

What is Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is an industry‑driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized, portable credential. 

Apprenticeship is an “Earn While You Learn” model, involving on-the-job training and related classroom training.

Company Benefits

  • Company loyalty
  • Build a continuous pipeline of skilled workers
  • Strengthen your employer brand 
  • Enhanced productivity

Programs

  • Building Construction Craft Laborer — 2,000-hour program
  • Carpenter-Framing and Finishing Level 1 — 4,000-hour program
  • Electrical — 8,000-hour program

OJT and Related Training

  • Apprentices receive on-the-job experience under the supervision of their journey tech and foreperson.

Annual Apprenticeship Fee Schedule

  • $90.00/month per apprentice
  • MAP offers reimbursement to sponsors who cover the cost of Related Technical Instruction for each apprentice in the program.

For more information, contact Shari Johnston at shari@abcmaine.org.

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