MaineHealth launches paid CNA apprenticeship program

MaineHealth, in collaboration with Maine Adult Education, is offering a free certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship training program. This six-week initiative provides a paid pathway for individuals starting healthcare careers, featuring classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and clinical experience at local hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Participants are hired as apprentices at either MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital or MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital. While the program is paid and offers benefits, participants must agree to a one-year work commitment upon successful completion. The upcoming session is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2027, at the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Education Center in Damariscotta.