CALAIS, ME — The Associated General Contractors of Maine (AGC Maine) announces applications are open for the upcoming Maine Construction Academy Immersion Program running from May 18, 2026, to June 15, 2026, with Washington County Community College (WCCC) in Calais, Maine.

The program is one of five running in 2026 as part of a recent partnership with the Maine’s Community Colleges and The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce. The Maine Construction Academy Immersion Program is an initiative designed to prepare Maine residents for careers in the construction trades and is being offered at select community college campuses across the state in 2026.

The Maine Construction Academy Immersion Program, managed by AGC Maine, is a certified pre-apprenticeship that provides participants with hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, and direct connections to employers throughout the state. Graduates of the program will be well-positioned to enter registered apprenticeship programs, post-secondary education and training, and advance in clear career pathways within Maine’s growing construction industry.

“The Maine Construction Academy Immersion Program gives participants a real-world introduction to the trades while connecting them directly to employers ready to hire," said Kelly Flagg, Executive Director of AGC Maine. "Together with Maine’s Community Colleges and The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce, we’re opening doors to rewarding, high-demand careers and helping to build the skilled workforce our state needs.”

The Maine Construction Academy Immersion Program aims to strengthen Maine’s workforce pipeline, expand access to quality training, and support the next generation of construction professionals.