Why Choose MEI Maine | Maine Electrical Institute

We are an electrical training center ran and operated by electricians.

Maine Electrical Institute is ran and operated by master electricians with years of experience in the industry committed to providing the best experience and training possible and with the tools to succeed. Our instructors provide the knowledge and experience across all sectors of the electrical industry including residential, commercial, and industrial.

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We are a community!

At Maine Electrical Institute we focus on providing not only the education needed to advance your career, but also on community. As a student of MEI you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with other like-minded and dedicated individuals all sharing a common goal to advance their careers and be true professionals in the electrical field. MEI also has connections in the community to help gain access to trade events and shows and tool partnerships and discounts.

Access to tool partnerships and discounts with Klein Tools!

As a student enrolled in our in-person 2-year Journeyman program you will have access to exclusive Klein Tool discounts and one of a kind MEI built Klein Tool kits. MEI has partnered with Klein Tools and Wesco Distributors to help our students save on the tools necessary to complete projects in the classroom and in their daily work.

Access to Student Financing Programs and Scholarships!

Maine Electrical Institute has partnered with cPort Credit Union, a local financial institution, to help students gain access to financing options at fair rates to be able to pay for their tuition costs and lower the barrier to getting the education you need to advance your career. MEI also helps guide students to scholarships that may cover the cost of tuition and materials needed to complete the program such as Mike Rowe Works, Maine Blue Collar Scholarship, Bring Back the Trades Scholarship and Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship. You can see more information about the student financing program and scholarships on our FAQs page: https://www.maineelectricalinstitute.com/common-questions/

A one on one pathway to licensure advice, guidance and support.

The pathway to licensure and the steps needed to accomplish your goals as an electrician can be difficult to navigate. MEI works with students individually to help them navigate this process and provide them with the correct information to make the process as easy as possible. We work closely with the state to provide guidance and make sure that we provide the most up to date information.

Understanding the NEC.

Understanding the National Electrical Code is one of the most important and commonly overlooked skills needed to advance your electrical career and is something that electricians use on a daily basis. At MEI students start learning how to navigate and use the NEC from day one and throughout the entire program to ensure students understand how to use this material and to pass state exams for licensure on the first try which leads to earning more faster, being more employable and being a true professional in the trade.

No unnecessary classes.

Unlike community colleges MEI is a school for electricians, that’s it. We build our courses and programs around what the state examination board requires specifically and only includes the education necessary to obtain licensure. There is no need to take courses that have nothing to do with the career you are pursuing. No hidden classes and less time spent on unrelated courses means meeting the education requirements sooner. Bottom line: we provide career-specific instruction and training.

No hidden fees or additional costs.

The price you see is the price you pay, so it is quality training without all the hidden fees. MEI does not charge additional fees for books, administration, or materials .* We want everyone to have access to our program at an affordable cost. One of the ways that we accomplish this is by our book lending program, so that students do not have to buy books for each class, saving hundreds of dollars. Another way is that all materials needed to complete labs and hands-on activities are included into the total tuition cost at the time of purchase. *Note: Students are responsible for purchasing their own National Electrical Code Book as this will be necessary to use in their career. More information on where to buy that book and other materials needed for it can be found on this page: https://www.maineelectricalinstitute.com/education/individual-courses/national-electrical-code/.