Your Support Means Everything
The Marine Trades Institute benefits from robust industry partnerships that directly enhance student success in the marine trades. Leading Michigan marine businesses provide essential support through equipment donations, mock interviews, and employment pathways, while organizations like USDA contribute grant funding to address workforce shortages. These collaborations ensure our students receive state-of-the-art training aligned with industry needs.
Marine Dealer Education Network
The Marine Dealer Education Network (MDEN) has been developed to provide leading marine dealers with the opportunity to build relationships with students at Marine Trades Institute. Through the MDEN program, your organization will be able to interact with future marine workers while informing them of the rewarding careers and professional development available with your organization. Key benefits include:
Through this mutually beneficial and exclusive partnership, you can help provide GLBBS students with rewarding careers and create an ongoing source of well-prepared team members for your business.
MDEN Member Benefits
As an MDEN partner, you will receive exclusive benefits promoting your business to your community and connecting you to students who are preparing to enter the workforce.
MDEN Member Exclusive Marketing Partnership
The school has become very active in industry publications and social media. As a MDEN member the synergy of our publicity and social media tactics will meld so well with your programs to foster a truly mutually beneficial relationship and imaging.
Nomination for Seat on the Marine Trades Institute Program Advisory Board (PAB)
The agreement provides for one nomination to the PAB for consideration by its Board of Directors. By serving on the PAB you will be privy to the program developments at Marine Trades Institute and your participation can influence offerings at the school. In addition, the informal interactions with students and other industry professionals are valuable networking opportunities.
Virtual Teachable Moment Sessions
Once a semester you provide a Virtual Teachable Moment Session (up to 30 minutes) based on a unique or special situation at your dealership. This will complement the Marine Trades Institute curriculum and stimulate students’ thinking about the career opportunities available to them with your organization.
On-Site “Marine Trades Showcase” Event
Dealer hosts an on-site Marine Trades Showcase at your business in partnership with the Marine Trades Institute to attract potential students from your area to learn about the career opportunities in the marine industry.
MDEN Partnership Wall
Your business will be highlighted prominently on the MDEN Partnership Wall in an attractive, poster-sized display. This will serve as a daily recruitment tool as your business will become a top of mind employment opportunity during the students’ daily activities.
Recruitment Day at GLBBS
Your representatives come to the school, meet and present to the students about your business and employment opportunities.
MDEN Membership Spotlights
Irish Boat Shop has provided services to recreational boaters in Harbor Springs since 1961, Lake Charlevoix since 1971, and Traverse City since 2018. Their family-owned operation, modern facilities, and breadth of experience is why they are considered the boating experts in Northern Michigan. Even with their long history of excellence in the area, it has still been difficult to find well-trained and qualified technicians. Through their MDEN partnership, Irish Boat Shop aims to support the education that GLBBS is providing the future workforce.
Lakeside Marina of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Lakeside Marina is renowned as one of Wisconsin’s premier boat dealerships and service centers have consistently earned the title of “Best Boat Dealership” in Winnebago County for the past five years. Their unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative offerings like a boat-sharing program has set them apart as industry leaders. By joining the MDEN, Lakeside Marina is eager to offer employment opportunities to the extraordinary talent graduating from GLBBS.
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales (JBYS) located in the heart of the mile-long, lakefront strip of Jefferson Avenue between Nine Mile and 10 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, is the second member of the Great Lakes Boat Building School’s (GLBBS) Marine Dealer Education Network (MDEN).
With nearly five decades of experience, the team at Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales has an exceptional understanding of what it takes to build a successful career in the marine industry. With seven locations along the Great Lakes and one in Naples, Florida, they have a unique appreciation for the boating lifestyle and a deep understanding of what their customers need. This passion for the industry is shared by their employees, a team of over 50 trained and qualified professionals who combined boast over 700 years of experience in the marine industry.
Student Sponsorship Program
Invest in the Future of Your Workforce with the MDEN Student Sponsorship Program.
Secure a skilled, dedicated employee by sponsoring a GLBBS student. Your investment in their tuition guarantees a one-year commitment from a future employee eager to contribute to your team.
We work closely with you to create a customized sponsorship agreement that aligns with your company’s specific needs and expectations.
A typical sponsorship of $15,000 covers approximately two-thirds of a student’s tuition, while the student contributes the remaining portion. This shared investment ensures a strong commitment from both parties.
Ready to invest in the future of your workforce? Contact us today to learn more about the MDEN Student Sponsorship Program and how it can benefit your company.
Join the Marine Dealers Education Network Today!
By becoming an MDEN Member, you are helping develop the next generation of the marine industry workforce!! Request an MDEN Membership Packet or schedule a meeting with Tom Coates, Director of Development, to join the network today.
In Kind Donations
Our non-profit trades school is dedicated to delivering exceptional educational opportunities at minimal cost. In-kind donations play a vital role in this endeavor, enabling us to acquire necessary equipment and implement advanced training initiatives without increasing student expenses.
We welcome in-kind donations of equipment, supplies, materials, and professional services. Examples include:
Submit a Job Posting
Promote your business to students training at Marine Trades Institute! Please use the form below to share a job opportunity. This information will be posted to a private job board that is only accessible by current MTI students and alumni.
