Tech Prep
Tech Prep
Explore hands-on trade careers, earn college credit and build a foundation for future technical training at NMCC.
Explore the trades with confidence
Designed for students who want to explore different trade programs, Tech Prep provides a flexible pathway into career and technical education at Northern Maine Community College.
This program is ideal for high school students taking early college courses, adult learners exploring new career options or anyone who wants hands-on experience before selecting a specific trade pathway.
Why choose NMCC?
NMCC offers strong career and technical programs designed to meet workforce needs across the region.
Through Tech Prep, students can begin building practical skills, explore multiple trade areas and take meaningful steps toward careers in high-demand industries.
Hands-on trade skills
- Foundational technical skills
- Shop and workplace safety
- Career exploration in the trades
Career readiness
- Problem-solving and teamwork
- Professional expectations
- Preparation for continued technical training
Pathway opportunities
Tech Prep can help students explore pathways in areas such as:
- Building Construction Technology
- Electrical Construction & Maintenance
- Plumbing & Heating
- Automotive Technology
- Welding and fabrication trades
- Other hands-on technical career fields offered at NMCC
A strong early college option
For high school students, Tech Prep provides a structured early college pathway into the skilled trades.
Students may be able to earn college credit while exploring career options, helping them save time and build momentum before graduation.
Career outcomes
Tech Prep helps students build a foundation for future technical education and careers in skilled trades and workforce-driven industries.
Potential career pathways after continued technical training may include:
- Electrician
- Plumber or Heating Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Welder or Fabricator
- Construction Technician
- HVAC Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
Program resources
Skilled trades continue to be in demand
Trade and technical careers continue to offer strong workforce demand, hands-on career opportunities and pathways into high-paying industries.
High Demand
Skilled trade professionals continue to be needed across construction, manufacturing and technical industries.
Hands-On
Technical careers provide practical, active work environments and real-world problem-solving opportunities.
Flexible
Tech Prep allows students to explore career options before committing to a specific trade pathway.
Not ready to apply yet?
Connect with NMCC Admissions to learn more about Tech Prep, early college opportunities and career pathways in the trades.
Ready to take the next step?
Start exploring hands-on career pathways and build a foundation for future technical training at NMCC.