Marine News from the Great Lakes

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