HM Apprenticeship Program
Earn While You Learn
Hospitality, one of the largest industries in Maine, along with the businesses that support it need a reliable talent supply chain and next generation leaders. The HospitalityMaine Apprenticeship program, is a proven workforce method that can strengthen and professionalize the hotel and restaurant workforce in Maine.
Enrolled apprentices will EARN while they learn, being taught and coached by experienced professionals at hospitality businesses committed to their success. Credit can be given for documented prior experience and education. Apprentice receive incremental wage increases as they reach training milestones. Upon successful completion, an apprentice will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Maine Department of Labor as well as any industry recognized credentials earned along the way.
HospitalityMaine currently has two primary career tracks ranging from entry level to managerial level and can create customized programs as needed to support member business need. Below is the list of available programs and the average pay for the state of Maine:
Job Seekers or those interested in finding an apprenticeship can visit the Maine Tourism Career Center to explore MaineTourismJobs.com and find opportunities in the industry. It is a free job board that is focused on Maine tourism and hospitality jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.
How to Get Started
To review details of about Registered Apprenticeships, visit the Maine Department of Labor apprenticeship page.
There are many resources available in Maine to reduce the cost of developing an apprenticeship and to offset the cost of any included training.
Please contact us to discuss what resources may be applicable to your effort, but a great place to start is by joining the Maine Community
College Workforce Development Compact.
We look forward to working with you!