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Skip First Level Navigation Maine Department of Labor Home → News & Events → Nearly $8 Million in Funding Available for Defense Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Training Nearly $8 Million in Funding Available for Defense Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Training For Immediate Release: May 7, 2026 Nearly $8 Million in Funding Available for Defense Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Training New Training Fund will reimburse for training in employer-driven skills for new hires and incumbent workers AUGUSTA - Maine has created a Defense and Manufacturing Training Fund ("Training Fund") to disperse nearly $8 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, to train new and upskill current workers in defense shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor, the Maine Defense Industry Alliance (MDIA), the Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME), industry leaders, education providers, and other state agencies, established the Training Fund to directly support employer-driven skills training for new hires and incumbent workers.
The SWDB will be formally launching the Training Fund at MAME's 2026 Summit - https://mainemfg. com/2026-summit/ . "Maine's Training Fund will support training in the defense shipbuilding and advanced manufactured industries," said Christopher Quint, Director of the State Workforce Development Board.
"The Training Fund, which is one part of a larger sector strategy for the defense and manufacturing industries, will be instrumental in building the skilled trades workforce to address critical gaps and expand the digital competencies of workers to ensure Maine employers can compete and take advantage of new technologies."
"The launch of the Defense and Manufacturing Training Fund is a critical step in strengthening Maine's workforce and supporting industries that power our economy," said Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner, Mike Duguay.
"By helping companies invest in the training of both new hires and current workers, this program will expand opportunities in the skilled trades while preparing Maine people for an increasingly AI-ready manufacturing and defense sector." "Maine's manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of both our economy and our national security," said Commissioner Laura Fortman. "No industry trains more apprentices in Maine than manufacturing.
In collaboration with the Maine Community College System and Maine Maritime Academy, Bath Iron Works, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Pratt & Whitney trained 1,723 registered apprentices in 2024 - many of whom are working good-paying union jobs. These investments are building the skilled workforce that keeps Maine competitive and our nation secure."
"This investment is a major step forward for Maine's manufacturing and defense industries," said John Lewis, Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME). "MAME continues to expand awareness of manufacturing careers across the state, which will help ensure this training investment reaches and benefits more Maine people.
We're proud to partner with the SWDB and the Maine Defense Industry Alliance to strengthen our workforce and build opportunity." "The Maine Defense Industry Alliance congratulates the State Workforce Development Board on securing this funding to serve and support Maine's defense-related manufacturers and suppliers.
MDIA looks forward to strengthening Maine's workforce through its continued collaborationto establish industry-driven skills training for new hires and incumbent workers," said Andy Roy, Executive Director of the Maine Defense Industry Alliance. The Training Fund will reimburse employers for eligible training investments, up to $8,000 per worker and with an annual cap of $250,000 per employer.
Employers are encouraged to learn more and apply here: https://www. worksourcemaine. com/training-fund Applications will be reviewed starting June 1.
The Defense and Manufacturing Training Fund is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor. A total of $7. 9M, 100 percent of the Training Fund, is financed with federal funds.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employers must operate in Maine in defense shipbuilding (including the supply chain) or advanced manufacturing sectors, be in good standing with state and federal labor laws, and follow program participation guidelines. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $8,000 per worker, maximum of $250,000 per employer per year. Total $7.2M available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Defense & Manufacturing Training Fund is funded by Maine State Workforce Development Board. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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