Portland Adult Education

The Healthcare Office Pre-Apprenticeship prepares students with foundational skills and a direct pathway to interview for employment and/or continued training as a Medical Office Apprentice at Northern Light Health or Maine Medical Partners. Upon completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship, students are eligible to apply for a paid apprenticeship at Maine Medical Partners or Northern Light Health. Apprenticeship students are selected by the employer through a selective application and interview process. Students who are not selected for the apprenticeship will continue the remaining courses to earn PAE's Healthcare Office and Patient Services Representative Certificate.

Stipend of up to $2,000 available for those who qualify.

Click here to learn more.    Click here for the program schedule.

Prerequisites: CASAS score of 230, US work authorization required to apply for employment as apprentice (but optional for pre-apprenticeship), high school diploma or equivalent, approved application

To apply: There is an application process to enroll in this pre-apprenticeship. To begin your application, click here. The deadline to enroll is December 15.