Preparing the Next Generation of Marine Technicians: MATE's At-Sea Internship Program

摘要

Training programs that prepare students for careers in marine technology are few, mainly because it is prohibitively expensive for most programs to offer substantial time at sea working with state-of-the-art research equipment. Students who choose to pursue marine technical careers are often caught in the paradox of not being able to acquire a job without work experience and not being able to get work experience without a job. At-sea technical internships help undergraduate students gain the experience they need for gainful employment in the marine field, and ocean-related employers gain access to qualified technical professionals who can fill their workforce needs.