Maritime jobs require unique skills. We're investing in job training and creating programs to channel workers into the industry.
• Established industry committee to focus on issues related to preparing workers for maritime careers. Partners: DECD, CBIA, WIB.
• Developed pilot training program for maritime careers. Partners: Sound School and Gateway Community College, DECD, CBIA, WIB.
• Trained 160 marine transportation workers in New Haven and New London. Partners: SECT WIB.
• Partnered with Sound Marine Skills to graduate 8 marina workers as ABYC Certified.
• Established the Connecticut Maritime Foundation to increase awareness of maritime careers and increase skill levels of maritime workforce.
• Multiple positions (CT, MA, ME, NY, RI) are available at Brewer Yacht Yards
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The Facts |
Connecticut maritime workers earn the following:
• Boatbuilder
$30-$70k
• Marine Diesel Mechanic $30-$60k
• Commercial Fisherman $40-$90k
• Aquaculture Technician $20-$50k
• Marine Machinist $30-$60k
• Environmental Manager $40-$60k
• Marine Educator $30-$60k
• Charter Boat Captain $25k-$125k
• Marine Architect $40-$100k
• Longshoreman $17k-$83k
• Submarine Officer $40-$70k
• Ship Pilot $50-$125k
• Marina Manager $30-$100k
(incentive based)
• Marine Broker Up to $200k
(commission based)
• Marine Engineer $25k-$125k
(charter boats)
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