Seattle Maritime Academy Information Session & Tour

4455 Shilshole Avenue Northwest,Seattle WA 98107

09 August, 2022

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When: Second Tuesday of every month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Where: Seattle Maritime Academy, 4455 Shilshole Avenue Long before Seattle was a tech town, it was a maritime town. In fact, it still is.In a city powered by tech companies, is there still a demand for maritime workers? Absolutely! In fact, Seattle's maritime industry is currently experiencing a serious shortage of qualified mariners. That's where Seattle Maritime Academy comes in. Our year-long, US Coast Guard-approved training programs prepare men and women from all walks of life for successful careers in the maritime workforce. Upon completion, students will earn a rating of either Able Bodied Seaman (AB) or Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED). These are the entry-level credentials needed to work on vessels ranging from tugboats to tankers, ferries to fishing boats. This free 90-minute event will include: an overview of the maritime industryhow a vessel's workforce is organized, by department and rankinformation about Seattle Maritime Academy's two Marine Technology certificate programsa tour of our waterfront campushow to apply to Seattle Maritime Academyhow to obtain industry-required credentialsQuestion & Answer SessionHope to see you soon! For more information about Marine Deck Technology, visit: http://maritime.seattlecentral.edu/programs/marine-deck-technology For more information about Marine Engineering Technology, visit: http://maritime.seattlecentral.edu/programs/marine-engineering-technology