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MERCHANT MARINER PROGRAM

4-Month Employer Led Training: Introduction to the Maritime Industry

Educate The Block at NJCU is facilitating Employer Led Merchant Mariner Training which is a 4 -month program in partnership with the North Atlantic Mates, Masters and Pilots Union. This course prepares students to work in union occupations in demand in the tri-state areas. This program is designed to develop communication and vocational skills, to be able to fluently understand the responsibilities, skills required and upcoming workloads for the Seaman industry.

Training to become Merchant Mariners creates pathways for people to enter great careers.

Requirements:

HS Diploma or GED

Drivers License is Preferred

Successful program completers receive the following:

NJCU Certificate of Completion for Maritime Fundamentals

OSHA Wallet Card

TWIC: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (Upon Offer of Employment)

½ the Union Due IF they are hired and pass all mandated drug tests and background checks.

Our Maritime Division currently has relationships with the following organizations

Circle Line Sightseeing Yachts
NY Water Taxi
Statue Cruises
Red Hook Erie Bason
Statue Cruises

Clipper City
Battery Park & Port JC
Buchanan
Vessel Transportation
Oil Petroleum Barges

ETB UPDATE:
In response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, ETB will suspend all in-person instruction for the remainder of the spring semester. All classes will be taught online. All summer session classes will also be taught online. All events scheduled through the end of April are canceled or postponed.