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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Want an exciting career working around boats, watercraft, and the marine industry around Lake Erie? EHOVE Career Center’s Marine Trades Technician Program is the place to jump start your career. No experience? No problem. This hands on 600 hour course will start you with the basics and advance your skill level to begin your

by: EHOVE Career Center

tags: education, Job Opportunities, Lake Erie

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that through the 2020 spouse scholarship and grant program, they distributed 265 awards. These 2020 grants and scholarships represent a total of $147,500 in support

tags: Charity, education, Feel Good Story, Job Opportunities, Promotions & Giveaways

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Zephyr Boating is a Denver-based company focused on enhancing the boating-on-demand space. Our leadership team includes experienced individuals from technology, boating-on-demand, and marketing disciplines. Our mission is to be the best on-demand boat rental platform. Zephyr Boating matches riders with vetted, licensed captains,

tags: Boat Club, Job Opportunities

Friday, April 24, 2020

As we honor 50 years of Earth Day, it's more important than ever to care for one another and the planet we all call home. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is entrusted to protect the people's resources. It’s a job we take very seriously. To help the cause, the DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement is hiring for its next

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Job Opportunities

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recently announced plans for its future Suzuki Marine Technical Center USA, scheduled to be built on a 20-acre waterfront property in Panama City, Florida. While the official launch date for this project is still unknown, Suzuki is currently finishing renovations on existing building sites on the

tags: Company Expansions, Engines, Job Opportunities, South Coast

Friday, March 27, 2020

For the second year in a row, Volvo Penta of the Americas has achieved recognition as a Great Place to Work by a national institute that promotes and measures workplace excellence. The Great Place to Work Institute certification recognizes companies that achieve high scores in employee satisfaction based on surveys of workers. The

tags: Awards, Employment News, Job Opportunities

Friday, March 20, 2020

I grew up in “Boat Town USA”—Harrison Township, Michigan. In my teens, my classmates manned the fuel docks my dad used to gas up our boat. For many of the kids I grew up with, the first job they had was in the marine industry in the boatyard or as dock hands, marine store clerks, seawall builders, or as canvas and

by: Melissa Walsh

tags: Employment News, Job Opportunities, Lifestyle

Friday, February 7, 2020

Mercury Marine and its training division, Mercury University, recently announced a partnership with Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville, Michigan, to offer students a 12‑month, 42‑credit‑hour Mercury Marine Maintenance Program beginning with the fall 2020 semester. Mercury and the school announced their

tags: Company Expansions, education, Great Lakes, Job Opportunities, Service & Repair

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Northport Boat Yard located in Grand Traverse Bay is now hiring for the following positions: Marine Paint & Fiberglass - We are looking for a full-time painter. Must be able to repair and fabricate all phases of fiberglass. Be able to match gel coat and spray. Stringer Layup. Must have at least 3 years of experience. Marine

tags: Job Opportunities, Lake Michigan

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Earn up to $350 a day teaching on the water The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is seeking U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains interested in teaching new or experienced boaters on-water powerboat handling and navigation skills courses at locations around the country. Courses are taught in small groups of three to

tags: education, Job Opportunities

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