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If you’re interested in opportunities that will allow you to grow a fulfilling career doing work that matters, view examples of career paths others have taken below.

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Careers in your community

Whether you are interested in growing your career or you find the perfect role right away, there is no wrong path. These positions are valuable and essential to the community, and it’s up to you to decide what direction works best for your goals.

Career Path Guide

Non-certificate Programs

Certificate Programs

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Home & Community Based Supports

Timeline: (Non-certificate Program) Home Maker/Individual Support Specialist, (Certificate Program) Personal Support Specialist, (Certificate Program) Mental Health Rehab Tech, (Certificate Program) Direct Support Professional, (Certificate Program) Certified Residential Medication Aide, (Certificate Program) Employment Support Specialist, (Bachelor's Degree) Case Manager, (Master's Degree) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (Master's Degree) Case Management Supervisor

Longterm Care/Skilled Nursing

Timeline: (Non-certificate Program) Unit Aide, (Certificate Program) Personal Support Specialist, (Certificate Program) Paid Feeding Assistant,(Certificate Program), (Certificate Program) Certified Assistant, (Certificate Program) Certified Residential Medication Aide, (Certificate Program) Home Health Aide, (Certificate Program) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), (Associate Degree) Registered Nurse, (Bachelor's Degree) Registered Nurse, (Master's Degree) Director of Nursing

Earn while you learn, and start your future today.

Per-diem, full- and part-time positions provide support for Mainers who are aging, those living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and those in recovery.

Access hundreds of paid, in-person, online, and on-the-job training opportunities that let you make a new start right away. Scholarships and free training opportunities may also be available.

Non-certificate Programs

Explore a variety of non-certificate programs designed to kickstart your career.

Homemaker – Individual Support Specialist (ISS)

Occupational Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy Aide

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Aide (ADCA)

Consumer-Directed Personal Attendant (CDPA)

Certificate Programs

Gain essential skills in less than a year with a wide variety of certificate programs that let you start right away.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT)