There are lots of jobs and career paths in recreational boating.



Learn more about Massasoit's Marine Technician Programs from Marine Basics to an advanced 350 technician certificate program, you will learn the necessary skills to enter into this exciting industry!






Learn more about the marine trade courses offered through Bristol Community College this spring semester:

Outboard Motors and Marine Navigation and Electronics





The boating industry is growing and the need for well trained employees continues to outpace the supply of qualified people. Read more about the advantages of a full-time career in the marine trades by downloading the MMTA Career Brochure (PDF File).

As a demonstration of our commitment to the professional development of employees of MMTA member firms and in the interest of fostering opportunities to enter or transition to a career in the Massachusetts marine trades, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships and grants each year. For more information, download the Grant and Scholarship Application Form.

The mission of the Marine Industry Technical Education Council (MITEC) (MITEC) is to facilitate the development and sustained availability of a technically skilled and proficient workforce for the marine industry through education, training and professional development. A supporting mission of the Council is to promote public awareness of technical workforce career opportunities in the marine industry.

MMTA's Help Wanted Bulletin Board