Katahdin Higher Education Center – East Millinocket (7 miles)
Recent recipient of $4,000,000 to provide training and childcare
Eastern Maine Community College – Bangor (68 miles)
Numerous programs (welding, woodworking, etc.)
University of Maine – Orono (65 miles)
Maine’s flagship University and primary engineering campus
Advanced Structures and Composites Center
Structural engineering, testing laboratory, CNC machining support available.
Maine Maritime Academy – Castine (111 miles)
Millinocket has one of the largest alumni networks of marine/power engineers and logistics specialists in Maine.
Additional Training Resources available
Maine Quality Centers:
Customized workforce training programs tailored to specific industry needs, through the Maine Community College System. E.g., Katahdin Higher Education Center, Eastern Maine Community College
Maine Department of Labor: On-the-job Training Funds
50% reimbursement of wages for up to 480 hours
Apprentice support: $500 per worker accepted into program
