The Marine Industries Association of South Florida collaborated with the Florida Department of Education and Atlantic Technical College to offer a Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship Program that launched in 2020.
Eight students this month completed the two-year training, earning a nationally recognized credential that covers a range of skills including yacht painting, welding, carpentry, hydraulics, machining, lifting, rigging, safety protocols and workplace employability skills.
The students attended the program while maintaining full-time positions at participating employers. They attended classes one night per week at Atlantic Technical College. The graduation celebration took place Aug. 23.
“The successful completion of the Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship Program marks a significant milestone for both the apprentices and the maritime industry as a whole,” Lori Wheeler, vice president of MIASF and chair of the YSTAP committee, said in a statement. “These apprentices have demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience and skill throughout the program, and we are confident that they will continue to contribute significantly to the growth and excellence in the yacht service field.”
Click here for more information about the Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship Program.
