The Northwest Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing Technology's functions as a single point of entry for Marine Technology Employers to access vital resources to help grow and sustain their participation in an increasingly global marketplace. These resources include:

• One source for the State's Community and Technical Colleges’Marine workforce training opportunities
• An active recruiting resource for employees trained in Marine Technology Core Competencies and in "niche" specialties
• Collaborative Industry-Education partnerships for specialized training, lifelong learning, and skill enhancement opportunities
• A market-responsive Community and Technical College system that consistently adds productivity to Marine Technology Employers' businesses

Marine Technology Employers can enhance the success of the The Center by contributing marketing expertise, conducting onsite tours of Marine operations, establishing Internship programs for currently enrolled Marine program students, and offering in-kind donations and financial support for cutting edge training programs. Join the Skill Panel and network with the region’s most forward-thinking Employers and Community-Based Organizations as we add to the continual develop and success of Washington State’s Marine Technology industry.

Internships and partnering projects ensure that students are prepared to apply Marine Technology skills and to work in the day-to-day business environment. Most Employers get even more out of hosting Internship programs than they give. By investing the time and attention to bring well-trained new employees on board, Employers develop best practices that benefit all employees.

Partnering Center of Excellence schools help Marine training program students establish Internships by working with participating Employers to fill specific industry-driven needs. Each school also offers a rich resource for regional Employers to locate and hire trained employees in the process of completing their studies.

Contact The Center of Excellence for information on how you can start a customized Internship program in your organization.