 | In this MMTA Education ENews Brief: February 25, 2005
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| In this MMTA Education ENews Brief: February 25, 2005
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The Marine Technician Program at Massasoit Community College has an urgent need for Stern Drive Lower Unit Holders for their test benches. If you would like to contribute equipment or make a cash donation towards the purchase of same, please contact Education Committee Chairman, Ed Lofgren at 781-749-3250 or via email at erl@3AMarine.com The Ben Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston (www.bfit.edu), with whom the MA Marine Trades Educational Trust (MMTET) has recently executed a Memorandum of Understanding relative to Marine Trades Curriculum and who will enroll their first class of Marine Trades students in September, 2005 is hosting a fundraiser and auction on Saturday evening, April 16, 2005. MMTET has endorsed the curriculum and looks forward to continuing to support BFIT with assistance and advice as requested. If you are interested in supporting the mission of BFIT, there are two (2) ways you can help. The first is to consider donating an item or service that may be auctioned for the benefit of BFIT, the other is to attend the Fundraising dinner itself. While no Association nor Trust monies will be used, a Table (s) will be reserved in the name of the MA Marine Trades Educational Trust in the event you would like to attend. Each ticket for the evening event is $100 and Guests are welcome. If you reply to this email, we would be happy to coordinate the logistics on your behalf. Additional detail is included in the attached document for your review. Already we have received donations to the Auction from Constitution Marina, Marina Bay on Boston Harbor and Burr Brothers Boatyard. This is a purely social evening to benefit a great cause that furthers the education of young people looking to pursue a career in the marine trades. If you would like to contribute an item for auction or join us for a fun Saturday evening in Boston, please reply to MMTA Executive Director, Leona Roach at Leona.Roach@boatMA.com at your earliest opportunity but no later than March 11, 2005. Marine Operations and Technology at UMass Boston is a one-year professional certificate program designed for the student with an aptitude and interest in employment in the rapidly expanding recreational marine marketplace. The program consists of two three-credit courses offered by the department of Environmental, Earth and Oceanographic Sciences (EEQS), plus three non-credit courses. Students may take any of these courses without enrolling in the certificate program; please note, however, that EEOS 478 is a prerequisite for EEOS 444 (Internship). For course descriptions visit: http://csc.umb.edu/Announcement%20229.htm To find out more about the Marine Operations and Technology program please contact MMTA Member Chris Sweeney at UMass Marine Operations, 617.287.5405 or chris.sweeney@umb.edu. Want to Attract New Employees to your Marine Business? Then Consider Attending the New England Institute of Technology Marine Technology Forum on Tuesday, March 8th from 1130-1300 hrs. Alice Burrows of the NEIT Career Services Office says "There are approximately 75 students in our Marine Technology program this year. Some students may be actively seeking positions and will be very interested in part-time, full-time and externship positions. We are hopeful that the information shared about employment opportunities and your experiences in the Marine Industry will help to reinforce our students' commitment to their education and career goals." MMTA members and Marine Industry employers are invited to visit the NEIT campus at 2500 Post Road in Warwick, RI and speak with approximately 30 of our Marine Technology students. Marine Industry employer representatives are encouraged to share their experiences within the Marine industry, offer career advice and any literature regarding their company. For more information and/or a registration form contact Alice Burrows, NEIT Student Employment Specialist, at (401) 739-5000, ext. 3477 or by e-mail aburrows@neit.edu Marine Technology Forum New England Institute of Technology 2500 Post Road, Warwick RI Tuesday, March 8, 2005 1130 - 1300 hrs For more up-to-date news and information, be sure to visit the MEMBERS ONLY SECTION of the BoatMA.com web site. Use this MEMBER ACCESS LINK and then type in User: MMTA [UPPER CASE LETTERS] and Password: hightide [lower case letters].
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