Boat Captain Training Approved Under Workforce Investment ActThose who qualify for WIA programs can now receive the necessary education for a merchant mariner’s license (Captain’s license) through Explorer’s Guide to get back into the workforce.
captains working2 “This is great news,” states Captain Gary Kulibert, lead instructor for Explorer’s Guide Maritime Training.“The addition of this funding adds to the variety of financial assistance options for our students.Displaced workers and other adults affected by lay-offs or business closings in the economic downturn now have a chance to get their Captain’s license and a new start in an exciting career field.” This Wisconsin approval also permits people in other areas of the country to work with their local workforce development boards and case workers to determine if they qualify for this job retraining opportunity.“ Explorer’s Guide offers accredited classroom, online, and blended maritime courses. Applicants should meet the minimum USCG requirements for a license.Individualized degree programs in the maritime trade are also available through a partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin. For more information, contact Captain Gary at (800) 487-6029 or go to the website www.mycaptainsclass.com. # # # Explorer’s Guide offers accredited classroom, online, and blended maritime courses. Applicants should meet the minimum USCG requirements for a license.Individualized degree programs in the maritime trade are also available through a partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin. For more information, contact Captain Gary at (800) 487-6029 or go to the website www.mycaptainsclass.com Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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