Marine News from the Great Lakes

Thursday, August 13, 2026

The Marine Trades Institute (MTI) invites the community to dust off their favorite tropical shirts and set sail for "Crafted for a Cause," an island-inspired evening celebrating 21 years of tradition and talent. This fundraising event will take place on Friday, August 21, from 6:00-9:00pm at Les Cheneaux Distillers. All proceeds

tags: Festive, Fundraiser, Island, Marine Trades Institute, MTI Student Enrichment Fund, sailing, Student, Tradition, Training

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Marine Trades Institute Launches Accelerated Summer Training Programs Marine Trades Institute (MTI) is proud to announce the summer series of Accelerated Training Programs, designed to provide intensive, hands-on instruction for boating enthusiasts and aspiring professionals. These short-form courses offer beginners the opportunity

tags: boating, Fundraising, Instructional, Les Cheneaux Community Foundation, Marine Trades Institute, Summer, Training

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Marine Trades Institute is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of one of the 2026 Make It Better Foundation (MIBF) Philanthropy Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and impact – values that represent the heart of MIBF’s

tags: Make it Better Foundation, Marine Trades Institute, MTI

Sunday, October 5, 2025

The Marine Trades Institute (MTI) Board of Directors has announced a decision to pause construction on its planned school expansion project. The decision follows a comprehensive review led by a special committee formed earlier this summer to evaluate the school’s financial position and strategize for long-term

tags: Boating industry workforce, Boating workforce training, Financial sustainability, Marine education programs, Marine industry education, Marine trades careers, Marine Trades Institute, MTI expansion project, School construction pause, Student-focused growth, Vocational training