In this NewsBrief: December 6, 2004 Need Skilled Employees? Washwater Treatment Systems Demos This Week Renew Your Membership For 2005 Today!

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NEED HELP? NEED TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF CURRENT EMPLOYEES? NOW IS THE TIME OF YEAR TO DO IT! As things become increasingly "peaceful" around boatyards and marinas at this time of year, take advantage of the opportunity to prepare and assemble YOUR team for the Spring season. Be sure to check out the DOZENS of people actively seeking jobs in the marine industry. From technicians, to managers to captains to apprentices—their contact information can be found in the Job Posting Bulletin Board section at www.boatma.com. Don't be caught short-handed this season! MMTA SUPPORTED MARINE TRADES EDUCATION AT MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Take advantage of the chance to train and develop the skills of your current employees! The 1st ever college level Marine Technicians Training at Massasoit CC was sold out early last Fall. Because you are an MMTA member and because of the overwhelming popularity of this course, you are the first to be informed that there are a few seats remaining in the next section of this course which begins in early January 2005. This course presents a brief overview of the marine industry, working environment for technicians, marine tools, and equipment. Also introduced are the fundamental principles of internal combustion engines (two and four stroke), engine systems, basic electricity, as well as marine electrical and electronic components. Topics include starting, charging, and ignition systems, instrumentation, trouble-shooting and diagnostics. Instruction includes both lecture and hands-on training. The other three modules: Marine Technology Outboard Engines, Marine Technician Boat and Motor Systems, and Marine Technician Boatyard Skills will be offered during following semesters. Through this program, assistance in gaining a position in the recreational marine trades is offered by the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association. For more information, visit: http://www.massasoit.mass.edu/. At the Massasoit Community College Home Page, perform a course search selecting, Spring 2005, Technical Training Non Credit, Canton Campus and scroll down for a course description of all Marine Trades Education. You may also contact, MMTA Education Committee Chair, Ed Lofgren for more information at erl@3amarine.com. DESPERATE PLEA FOR A TEST TANK DONATION! The Quincy Public Schools is pioneering a marine trades technical training program. The ONLY thing they lack at the moment is an engine test tank or the funds to purchase one. PLEASE, PLEASE if you have one to donate or wish to contribute towards the purchase so that youngsters can learn the skills they need to come work for us, please contact Ed Lofgren today at erl@3amarine.com. Remember to check to the MMTA's WORK WANTED On-line Message Board Pressure Washwater Treatment Systems Demonstrations The Office of Coastal Zone Management has scheduled the demonstration events for the two pressure washwater treatment systems partially funded by CZM grants. The Gloucester event at Cape Ann Marina [75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA] is on December 8 at 11:00 am. The Cape event at Arey's Pond Boatyard's storage facility [Lot 12B, Commerce Park South, Chatham, MA] is on December 10 at 11:00 am. You can get the details on the CZM website at: http://www.mass.gov/czm/marinas/pressurewashing/index.htm If you have any questions please contact Robin Lacey, Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02114, PH: 617-626-1220, Fax: 617-626-1240, robin.lacey@state.ma.us 2005 Membership Renewal As it is time to renew your MMTA membership, we encourage you take this action on the BoatMA.com web site. It is easy and fast, and you can provide all the needed business and payment information by simply filling out a single on-line form! Click here to Renew Your Membership. Return to Archived NewsBriefs - Newsletters