Workforce Pell programs in Maine
479 short-term certificate programs across Maine that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Maine
Healthcare88
Business & Admin60
Other34
Mechanic & Repair32
Construction31
IT & Computer29
Education26
Engineering Tech26
Public Safety & Law23
Manufacturing & Production18
Public Service16
Interdisciplinary14
Culinary & Personal Care12
Arts & Design10
Social Science9
Agriculture8
Natural Resources6
Healthcare & Fitness6
Engineering6
Transportation6
Psychology & Counseling5
Communications Tech4
Science Tech3
Legal3
Family & Childcare2
Media & Communication2
Institutions to know in Maine
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Beal University
Welding Certificate · Bangor, ME
Central Maine Community College
Welding Certificate · Auburn, ME
Eastern Maine Community College
Welding Certificate · Bangor, ME
Kennebec Valley Community College
Welding Certificate · Fairfield, ME
Northeast Technical Institute
HVAC/R Technician · Scarborough, ME
Northern Maine Community College
Welding Certificate · Presque Isle, ME
Healthcare
Beal University
Medical Assistant · Bangor, ME
Central Maine Community College
Medical Assistant · Auburn, ME
Eastern Maine Community College
Medical Assistant · Bangor, ME
Kennebec Valley Community College
Medical Assistant · Fairfield, ME
Maine College of Health Professions
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Lewiston, ME
Northeast Technical Institute
Medical Assistant · Scarborough, ME
Transportation / CDL
Southern Maine Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · South Portland, ME
Washington County Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Calais, ME
Early Childhood Ed
University of Maine at Augusta
Early Childhood (CDA) · Augusta, ME
Washington County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Calais, ME
IT & Cybersecurity
Central Maine Community College
Cybersecurity · Auburn, ME
Eastern Maine Community College
Cybersecurity · Bangor, ME
Northeast Technical Institute
IT Support / Networking · Scarborough, ME
Northern Maine Community College
Cybersecurity · Presque Isle, ME
Southern Maine Community College
Cybersecurity · South Portland, ME
University of Maine at Augusta
Cybersecurity · Augusta, ME
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Maine finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.