North Carolina Sea Grant’s Fish Camp
Jumpstart a career working the water with the South Atlantic Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program
In March, Carteret Community College (CCC), in partnership with Sea Grant programs in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, as well as with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA), is offering a unique paid apprenticeship program for the South Atlantic commercial seafood industry.
Participants in this program will receive:
- U.S. Coast Guard Approved Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Certification
- Essential gear, including a lifejacket
- Scholarship monies to cover course fees for the commercial fishing academy training hosted by CCC
- Hotel lodging for the six-day, on-site, training held on the CCC campus in Morehead City, N.C.
- Breakfast and dinner, starting with dinner on March 23, and ending with breakfast on March 30
- Travel assistance, on a case-by-case basis, for participants not local to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
- Hands-on, on-water experience and knowledge to boost employability in the commercial seafood industry
This program is designed to prepare individuals for rewarding careers in commercial fishing, providing the skills and credentials needed to stand out in the field. The apprenticeship program was made possible through grant funding to North Carolina Sea Grant from the National Sea Grant Office’s “FY23 Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your career!