NWTC named Maritime Center of Excellence by the Department of Transportation
In May , NWTC was one of 27 U . S . institutions designated as a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education ( CoE ) by the U . S . Department of Transportation ’ s Maritime Administration . The CoE Program supports maritime workforce training , education , and recruitment and awards students credit for prior experience .
This designation allows NWTC to strengthen its ties to the maritime industry and expand its workforce training . Rep . Mike Gallagher commented that NWTC has “ helped make our community a hub for high-quality , good-paying jobs in the maritime industry , and this designation is a testament to all they do to ensure our workforce has the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century .” With over 6,000 jobs in marine manufacturing , NWTC ’ s region continues to be a hub for maritime workers across the Great Lakes and offers many opportunities for workforce training .
... NWTC has helped make our community a hub for high-quality , good-paying jobs in the maritime industry .
- Rep . Mike Gallagher
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