Commercial Fisherman Apprenticeship

State street, Narragansett RI

Description

- DO YOU WANT A CAREER ON THE WATER? - DO YOU LIKE WORKING OUTDOORS AND WITH YOUR HANDS? - DO YOU WANT TO START A CAREER WITHOUT A COLLEGE DEGREE? If you answered YES, then the commercial fisherman apprenticeship program may be your perfect opportunity to get a reliable and good paying job on board a commercial fishing vessel in Rhode Island! We will give you all the training and experience that you need to better your skills and make you an excellent candidate for this exciting and rewarding position! This 4-week program consists of hands-on and classroom-based training sessions. The program will begin This June so apply now! For more information, application, and any questions please visit: Access the application here: Application due May 24th, 2021 WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM INCLUDE AND PROVIDE? - Commitment of full 4-week program: Early June – Late June 2021 - Daily one-hour lunch break with $15 stipend - Offer 3 days at sea on vessels - get to select 2 types of fishing experiences (trawling, lobstering, gillnetting, dredging) - We will provide all necessary gear - We will provide all course material and books - Upon completion of 4-week program participants will receive a $1000 stipend - Support from CFCRI for placement onto RI fishing vessels WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CFAP? - Must be ages 18+ - Must have driver’s license and reliable form of transportation - Must pass background check and drug test - Must be willing to commit to full 4-week program - MOST IMPORTANTLY, must be interested in making a career in commercial fishing! DONT MISSOUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!! For more information, application, and any questions please visit: Access the application here: