The North Carolina Marine Training and Education Center: Building on a 300-Year-Old Tradition

Organization:

Carteret Community College

Amount:

$192,335.72

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Carteret

Year:

2005

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist with increasing the capacity of the Marine Training & Education Center at Carteret Community college to prepare a skilled workforce that will meet the needs of the expanding marine-trades industry in Carteret County and the coastal region. MARTEC will provide beginning and advanced training in Anodized Aluminum Welding, Marine Propulsion, Marine Electronics and Plumbing, Robotic Routers and Marina Wastewater Treatment. Over a three-year period, more than 700 individuals will be trained to work in a diversity of marine-trades sectors.

Contact:

Dr. Joseph Barwick3505 Arendell StreetMorehead City, North Carolina 28557(828) 398-7571

Areas Served:

Carteret

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