FREEPORT — passivhausMAINE is launching a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a six-month training initiative designed to introduce students to passive house principles and connect them with industry leaders in high-performance building.

The program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and explore career paths in green building.

The program will run from May 14 through November and is open to students interested in building, science, architecture, construction, and sustainable development. Participants will receive technical training and direct exposure to passive house design and construction through phME’s network of partner firms, including Portland-based Juniper Design + Build and Bethel-based Maine Passive House.

A stipend will be available to help students participate in the program.

To learn more or apply, visit passivhausmaine.org/preapprenticeship-program. For questions about the program, email Erin Scally at [email protected].

passivhausMAINE is a nonprofit organization committed to decreasing carbon emissions, dependency on fossil fuels and costs for living in Maine. It works to support the passive building industry and community.

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