Trade Schools in Stratton, Maine

Foster CTE Center serves students from multiple school districts across Franklin County and provides adult education programs that serve the Stratton area. The center offers comprehensive trade programs with modern equipment and industry-experienced instructors. The building trades program includes residential construction, plumbing, and electrical training with actual home-building projects. Automotive technology features ASE certification preparation, while the welding program offers multiple process training. The center has strong local industry connections and high job placement rates for graduates in central Maine.

United Technologies Center is a premier career and technical education center serving eastern and northern Maine, including the Stratton region through their adult education programs. The center features industry-standard facilities including fully equipped automotive bays, commercial kitchens, and construction labs. Programs emphasize hands-on learning with real-world projects and industry certifications. The plumbing and heating program includes oil burner technician certification, while electrical technology covers residential and commercial applications. UTC maintains strong partnerships with Maine employers and has excellent job placement records across multiple trades.

Northern Maine Community College is the primary vocational and technical training institution serving the entire northern Maine region, including Stratton. The college offers comprehensive trade programs with state-of-the-art facilities, including a 12,000-square-foot technical center. Programs feature hands-on training, industry-standard certifications, and strong job placement rates exceeding 85%. The welding program is particularly renowned with AWS certifications, while the electrical construction program includes NEC code training. NMCC maintains strong industry partnerships throughout Maine for internships and job placement.