C17 NORTH PUGET SOUND TRAINING


For Today`s Marine Industry


by Glenn Kohaly


A HUGE PERCENTAGE OF WORLD TRADE IS CARRIED BY SEA, requiring a large number of ships and a pool of well- trained individuals to man these ships. Washington and British Columbia are proving to be a great source of such talent, but there has also been a recreational boat building revival and a renewed interest in people wanting to know the intricacies of building and maintaining wooden boats. Once again, Washington and British Columbia are leading the way, with a number of technical schools focusing on the skills that students are seeking to learn.


Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology Photo


The Northwest Center of


Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology is located at Skagit Valley College in Anacortes, Washington. The Center is dedicated to


building


What’s your motivation? Fine Craftmanship Learning from the Best Preserving History New Techniques Pushing Limits Community


Granting occupational degrees in wooden boatbuilding


New Certificate Program in Sailmaking & Rigging


Financial aid may be available to those who qualify


SCHOOL of NORTHWEST BOAT BUILDING sm WOODEN


Call today to receive an information packet 360-385-4948 or info@nwboatschool.org


www.nwboatschool.org Port Hadlock, WA


Located on port Townsend Bay 38 a


world-renowned marine industry through training and curriculum that can be shared throughout the community and technical college


system. Though the school is relatively new, they are quickly becoming known for their development of a highly skilled workforce. They are offering marine courses that cover all of the basics, and more advanced technologies including: electrical, engine, rigger, on-board computers, paint, welding, and marine surveying. Compass Courses Maritime


Training is providing professional and recreational maritime training in Edmonds. They offer numerous Coast Guard approved


courses ranging


from Firefighting to Personal Survival to Navigation to Rules of the Road. They run


a two-


week Captains Licensing course that is great for anybody who


owns a


boat or makes a living on the water. Whether you


are new


to the industry or a seasoned professional, C o m p a s s Courses offers affordable, quality training


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