Employment & Training in Portland

Free job training, career counseling, resume help, GED programs, and workforce development resources across Maine. Whether you're starting over or leveling up, these programs can help.

7 resources Cumberland County
Available Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Career Center

Maine CareerCenter - Portland

Maine Department of Labor

Free employment and training services including job search assistance, resume help, career counseling, and access to job listings.

Free Walk-in By Appointment
151 Jetport Blvd, Portland, ME 04102
Verified Mar 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Job Training & Career Services

Goodwill Workforce Solutions

Goodwill Northern New England

Free career advising, job training, digital skills, and employment support to help overcome barriers to work.

Free By Appointment
190 Lancaster St, Suite 200, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Mar 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Workforce Development

New Mainers Resource Center

Portland Adult Education

Job search help, English classes, career training, and credential recognition for immigrants and refugees in Maine.

Free Walk-in
14 Locust St, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Mar 2026
Available Hours: Call for class schedule
GED/HiSET & Job Training

Portland Adult Education

Portland Public Schools

Free HiSET/GED preparation, ESL classes, workforce training, and academic programs. Maine's largest adult education program serving 3,000+ students annually.

Free
14 Locust Street, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Mar 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reentry & Employment for Justice-Involved

Maine Pretrial Services Reentry Program

Maine Pretrial Services

Reentry services for people leaving the criminal justice system, including employment support, housing assistance, and treatment court programs across eleven Maine counties.

Free By Appointment
76 Elm Street, Portland, ME 04104
Verified Mar 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Immigrant & Refugee Employment Services

Gateway Community Services Maine

Gateway Community Services Maine

Workforce support for immigrant, refugee, and asylee communities. Workforce navigator matches individuals with employers and training.

Free Walk-in By Appointment
501 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Verified Mar 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Immigrant Women's Workforce & Leadership

In Her Presence

In Her Presence

Immigrant women-led nonprofit providing workforce development, leadership training, mentoring, and health and wellness programs for immigrant women in Maine.

Free By Appointment
4 Milk Street, Suite 201, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Apr 2026