The marine industry faces a critical workforce shortage of skilled technicians and craftspeople. Our interactions with top marine dealers confirm this challenge as a major obstacle to industry growth.
Marine Trades Institute’s Role
As the only accredited marine-industry training school in the Great Lakes region, the Marine Trades Institute offers a unique, comprehensive curriculum in Marine Service Technology and Comprehensive Career Boat Building. From building and restoration to motors and electrical wiring, our programs are designed to equip students with the foundational skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s marine industry.
Marine Trades Institute Students and Graduates
High employment placement rates for graduates speaks to the quality of our training and the demand for our skilled graduates. We are recognized as a premier pipeline of marine talent, working closely with leading marine businesses to ensure our training aligns with the needs in today’s industry.
Your Support Makes a Difference!
Your financial and in-kind support empowers the future of the marine industry workforce!
What I love most about my current job is that I get to be on the water every day and since I am on commission, I can be as busy as I want to be. In Austin the boating industry is huge, and the demand is very high for people like me. This allows me to work as much as I’d like. Seeing different calibers of boats from a 17ft fishing boat to 60 ft yachts to 115 ft houseboats gives me a wide variety of vessels to work on and learn from. This is why I chose this location.
Grant Vale | '21 | Hurst Harbor
If you love boats and working with your hands, then a program at Marine Trades Institute may be perfect for you!
