K-12 Maritime Education Programs
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is responsible for ensuring mariners receive the training and education necessary to secure and strengthen the quality of U.S. maritime operations at sea and ashore. K-12 schools are integral in reaching and inspiring the next generation of mariners. MARAD works with schools, industry, and government partners to foster interest in maritime education and connect potential students with educational and training institutions.
Maritime K-12 education programs included here generally:
· Provide students with maritime skills that may lead directly to employment in the maritime industry or enable them to further their education at a maritime-oriented college or vocational/technical school;
· Offer courses taught by certified Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors in afloat and ashore career tracks and some combination of courses on general seagoing operations (e.g., deck, engineering, etc.);
· Position a student to earn credentials required to obtain afloat positions in the maritime industry, such as the Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) and U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). These credentials are valuable assets for those considering entry into a vocational or collegiate-level program, including one of the six State Maritime Academies and/or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Please contact MARAD’s Maritime Training and Education team at careersafloat@dot.gov if you would like us to consider adding your school’s program to this listing.
You can also explore the K-12 programs using our K-12 Maritime Education Interactive Map.
Learn more about higher education options using the Maritime Academy Viewer.
Address: 615 S 200th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198
Phone: 206-631-7400
Program: High School
Maritime High School is a new, small high school that opened in September 2021 with its first 9th-grade class. Maritime is a collaborative project of Highline Public Schools, Northwest Maritime Center, Port of Seattle, and the Duwamish River Community Coalition. Many community and industry partners are engaged to support our students.
Students learn about the maritime industry in the classroom and through frequent field experiences and boat-based learning. In the 11th- and 12th-grade years, students will participate in internships to gain workforce skills and knowledge. Students will engage in project-based learning, working with teachers, community partners and industry experts in hands-on experiences; an innovative transcript will demonstrate their learning across all academic subject areas.
By graduation, students will have the skills to launch a Maritime career and be ready to continue studying in a two or four-year college.
Address: 431 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: 360-385-3628
Program: High School
Contact: kwatson@ptschools.org
The mission of the Port Townsend Maritime Academy is to train and inspire Washington State's Future Maritime Workforce through innovative, rigorous, and hands-on educational opportunities.
The PTMA serves high school and middle school youth from around the Olympic Peninsula and is a Port Townsend School District Program run in conjunction with West Sound Technical Skills Center, the Northwest Maritime Center, Schooner Adventuress (Sound Experience) and Schooner Martha Foundation.
Address: 2275 Bridge St, Building 11, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Phone: 215-535-4555 or 215-535-4398
Program: Elementary/Middle/High School
Maritime Academy Charter School (MACS) provides students in grades 1-12 a rigorous academic program with the special theme of maritime studies. MACS students work with the latest technology to learn maritime content such as nautical science and maritime business, while achieving to high standards in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and the Arts.
MACS provides a nurturing environment which develops a strong sense of community, self-confidence, and the recognition and appreciation of cultural differences throughout the school.
We strive to achieve academic progress and achievement with each child through an appreciation of our nation's maritime history and heritage. We accomplish this mission through access to the global transportation industry as it relates to the Ports of the Delaware River and Bay.
Address: 2219 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
Phone: 716-842-6289
Program: High School
Other: Regimented Program (NJROTC)
WNYMCS’s mission is to develop cadets in mind, body, and character, to prepare them for further education, and to prepare them to be effective leaders and responsible citizens. This mission has four cornerstones – Academic Excellence, Character Development, Physical Development, and Leadership Development.
All students attending Maritime are also Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Cadets. NJROTC stresses leadership and citizenship and instills the Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Cadets wear Navy-provided NJROTC uniforms and earn rank by demonstrating leadership ability and participation in advancement exams.
NJROTC extra-curricular activities include Color Guard, Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams, Orienteering, Marksmanship and Academic Teams. The school competes in Drill and Field meets with other JROTC programs throughout the region, state and country.
Address: 10 South Street Slip 7, New York, 10004
Phone: 212-458-0800
Program: High School
The New York Harbor School provides a college and career preparatory education built upon New York City’s maritime experience that instills in students the ethics of environmental stewardship and the skills associated with careers on the water.
The school is accessible only by ferry, offering all its students a unique, on-water learning experience. Our students learn to build and operate boats; spawn and harvest millions of oysters; design submersible, remotely operated vehicles; conduct real-life research; and dive underwater. Students go on trips, tour colleges, hear and learn from experts in science and industry and participate in the school’s ongoing oyster restoration research program through The Billion Oyster Project.
As sophomores, all students enroll in one of seven career and technical education (CTE) programs, leading to industry certification in marine science or technology, including a continuum of work-based learning experiences that extend student learning from the school classroom into a real-world, work-related context. First-year students are introduced to the various CTE programs via Harbor Class.
Partnership with Kingsborough Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 803 Water St, Toledo, OH, 43604
Phone: 419-244-9999
Program: Middle School/High School
The Maritime Academy is one of only 18 Maritime-Themed Public Schools across the U.S. with the first state-approved Maritime Career Tech Education Program in the United States. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum for all students in grades 6-12, with three pathways for high school students. Our vision at the Maritime Academy of Toledo is to shape future leaders by developing strong character and innovative minds.
At the Maritime Academy of Toledo, we vow to do everything possible never to leave a student behind academically. When the Navy performs a Williamson Turn, the original mission does not change, but they take time to rescue a sailor. They have a strategic plan with a succinct set of steps to rescue and support the sailor that fell overboard. Our academic standards will not change or get easier, but we will take time to "rescue" a student and provide the proper support.
Address: 1440 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-860-4883
Program: High School
Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School is a cutting-edge public high school designed for students who wish to pursue their curiosity or passion for aerospace and maritime in a supportive environment that prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.
Our mission is to engage students through a personalized, challenging curriculum with real-world connections, internships with community partners, and anytime-anywhere learning so that they believe in their abilities, explore new opportunities, and chart their own courses.
Address: 41740 Baldridge St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: 301-475-8029
Program: Middle School/ High School
Other: Regimented Program ( JROTC)
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy has proudly been a part of Southern Maryland for over 100 years. Providing an academic atmosphere of excellence, discipline, leadership, and honor, our midshipmen graduate with unparalleled preparation to face the challenges of their young adult lives. Our school fosters a family atmosphere centered around each student, providing individualized attention so they can work hard, reach their potential, and succeed.
Address: 6410 Carolina Beach, Wilmington, NC 28412
Phone: 910-254-4200
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment
The Marine Science Academy aims to provide students with an enriching and rigorous education in a coastal setting while equipping them with twenty-first-century skills designed to meet the challenges facing our global ocean. Instilling a lifelong love of learning and a sense of stewardship about the dynamic North Carolina coast will also be a major focus of the program.
Students interested in marine science can transfer to Eugene Ashley High School as first-year students and participate in the Biology Cohort, highlighting their interest in marine science. Sophomores and juniors can apply to the Marine Science Academy, where they will complete college-level Oceanography and Biology coursework.
In addition, students can participate in internships and marine technology opportunities at UNC Wilmington and Cape Fear CC (CFCC). CFCC offers career CTE pathways for dually enrolled high school students in boat building, diesel and heavy equipment technology, welding, marine technology and other areas.
Partnership with Cape Fear Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 1348 Genoa Red Bluff, Houston, TX 77034
Phone: 713-740-5320
Program: High School
The Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School is a school of choice high school for students in grades 9-12 in the Pasadena Independent School District. We provide students with various transportation career pathway choices to identify and consider, with a heavy emphasis on water transportation career choices.
Safety, Navigation, Packaging and Preservation, Ship Building and Designs, History of Maritime, Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Jobs in Marine Sciences and Economic Impact are just part of the curriculum.
We use field trips and business partners to bring current information about the maritime industry into the classroom. The students highly value internships and part-time jobs related to the transportation industry.
Our facilities at the Pasadena Career and Technical High School will help ensure the highest quality education for high school students throughout our area. The curriculum offered to students includes a variety of logistics options.
Address: 3650 Alabama St, Houston, TX, 77004
Phone: 713-748-5400
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment
Other: JROTC Program
The Maritime Academy at Jack Yates prepares students for careers in the vibrant Maritime industry. In partnership with the Port of Houston, students get the opportunity to earn real-world experience with a focus on Logistics.
Students can train and be certified to drive our campus forklift or have the chance to drive a ship through the Panama Canal with the assistance of our new immersive bridge simulator.
Students interested in pursuing a career in Maritime Logistics can also take part in dual credit opportunities with our partner, Houston Community College. Students will take maritime coursework that leads them to a Level I Professional Certificate in Logistics.
Jack Yates has a JROTC Program offering competitive drill teams, an excellent color guard, and an outstanding rifle team.
Address: 714 Lovell Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: 912-395-4060
Program: Elementary School
Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA) is the only school in the state of Georgia promoting high academic achievement through a maritime, career-focused, project-based curriculum. Our innovative approach to learning guides students through a rigorous hands-on STEAM curriculum linking maritime careers and community connections through problem-solving.
Learning at TIMA is student-centered, with a deep dive into an interdisciplinary curriculum that draws from our local maritime industry and the natural and historical context of Tybee Island and the greater Savannah area.
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Address: 425 O'Bannon St, New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: 504-875-4326
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment
Other: Regimental Program (Marine Corps JROTC)
The New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy (NOMMA) is a Type-2 public charter school serving students in the New Orleans Metropolitan area. NOMMA is dedicated to the education of students, no matter their background or previous school experience. Students at NOMMA study in a focused, college preparatory environment guided by a team of teachers and retired military instructors who bring unparalleled experience to the classroom. All NOMMA students are Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training (JROTC) Program cadets.
NOMMA and Delgado Community College (DCC) have worked closely on many unique projects that have provided our students with outstanding opportunities for enhanced education and training within the maritime field. Through our continuing partnership with DCC, our cadets have enrolled in DCC's Dual Enrollment program, earning a certificate of technical studies in a maritime-related subject area and college credit. Additionally, our cadets have completed the Standards for Training and Certification of Watchkeeping (STCW) training, earning Industry Based Credentials, and even experienced hands-on shipboard life by sailing on an authentic tall ship vessel.
Partnership with Delgado Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 112 Middleboro Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804
Phone: 302-998-0745
Program: High School
Other: Regimental Program (JROTC)
The Delaware Military Academy is the only public charter high school in the United States based on the traditions, values, and ideals of the U.S. Navy. Although academics are the backbone of any educational organization, leadership is the muscle of DMA.
Cadets enrolled are active members of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program and learn through a structured, traditional military school environment, including self-discipline, motivation, and activities that enable our students to become productive citizens in a vastly changing technological society.
Address: 305 MAST Way, Highlands, NJ 07732
Phone: 732-291-0995
Program: High School
Other: Regimental Program (JROTC)
The Marine Academy of Science & Technology (MAST) is a full-time, four-year Career Academy located in the Fort Hancock Historic Area at the tip of Sandy Hook. The school campus is located adjacent to the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest working lighthouse in the country, in 13 renovated buildings, within walking distance of several beaches.
Facilities include a Marine Biology Laboratory, an Oceanography Laboratory, a C.A.D. Laboratory, a Multi-Media Laboratory, a Marine Technology Workshop, a Media Center containing a Computer Classroom, a Naval Science Building, as well as Chemistry and Physics Laboratories and classrooms. The high school's facilities support a rigorous curriculum focused on marine sciences and marine technology and engineering.
The MAST program also requires each student to participate in the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) in lieu of Physical Education.
Address: 5700 West Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Phone: 773-534-2890
Program: High School
Other: Regimental Program ( JROTC)
The Mission of the Rickover Naval Academy is to empower cadets to meet and exceed academic standards through a challenging and engaging curriculum that promotes programs to prepare cadets for post-secondary education and/or independent living.
Rickover Academy provides meaningful leadership training, experiences, and activities to serve as a foundation for a lifetime of success. The military component is woven into the curriculum to motivate young people to become better scholars, leaders, and citizens.
Address: 459 Promenade St, Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-781-2727
Program: Elementary School/Middle School/High School
Paul Cuffee School (PCS) is a public charter school in Providence, Rhode Island, that serves a diverse community of kindergarten through high school students. Our academic and extracurricular programs are designed to prepare students for success in school and whatever path they choose after graduation.
The maritime theme is vital throughout Paul Cuffee School’s programs. The purpose of this theme is not only to honor our namesake but also to teach our students respect and reverence for Rhode Island’s richest natural resource, as well as an understanding of how best to sustain our waterways and the life they support.
Our programs take full advantage of the school’s proximity to the rivers and bay that define Providence.
Address: 600 South East Coast Ave, Lantana, FL, 33462
Phone: 561-578-5700
Program: High School
Palm Beach Maritime Academy is a maritime studies and marine science enriched charter school, established in 2017 to bring our students to the ocean and give them an appreciation of the marine world.
Students participate in multiple opportunities in marine science and experiential learning. Each year students engage in a Shark Tagging expedition with the University of Miami and its graduate students, an overnight trip to the Marine Lab in Key Largo, a Science Fair on campus hosted by the South Florida Science Museum, and the International Coastal Cleanup. Students also participate in multiple field trips each year including Grassy Waters, John D Macarthur State Park, FPL’s Manatee Lagoon, Gumbo Limbo State Park, the Science Museum, and more.
Address: 1518 Lantana Rd, Lantana, FL 33462
Phone: 561-547-3775
Program: Elementary School
Palm Beach Maritime Academy is a maritime studies and marine science enriched charter school, founded in January of 2000 to bring our students to the ocean and give them an appreciation of the marine world.
Our Science program addresses the Florida Standards by emphasizing Maritime and Marine Science education. Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities tie into the various disciplines through hands-on learning.
The curriculum is enhanced with field trips to maritime and marine sites such as Loxahatchee Nature Preserve, Gumbo Limbo, Jupiter Lighthouse, Sandoway House and Marine Lab.
Address: 600 W. 28th St, Riviera Beach, FL, 33404
Phone: 561-881-4600
Program: High School
Students in the Marine Technology Academy learn the theory of marine engine operation and how to service four-stroke, two-stroke, and diesel engines. This very hands-on class series enables students to learn 12-volt electrical systems.
Yamaha Outboard Motor Corporation has partnered with Inlet Grove High School, enabling students to earn Yamaha University industry certification (Introduction to Outboard Systems).
Another component of this program is learning about the ecosystem in which this field operates through environmental and marine science classes and trips, such as fishing, snorkeling, and boating.
Address: 3979 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
Phone: 305-365-6278
Program: High School
MAST Academy is the only maritime and science technology magnet high school in the Miami-Dade County Public School system. MAST Academy provides a marine setting and nurturing environment for studies leading to academic success, career preparation, an appreciation of the sea, and environmental awareness.
The Maritime program weaves maritime studies throughout a student’s high school career culminating in an internship experience with local businesses, research institutions, or government offices. MAST Academy requires students to get a head start on career options by taking advantage of internship placements throughout the community.
Our school incorporates a thematic and inquiry-based approach, problem-solving, and experiential learning to provide students with opportunities for life-long learning which impacts the global community.
Address: 4401 Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-872-5241
Program: High School
The Maritime and Marine Environmental Science Leadership Academy is a four-year program that introduces students to the business and commerce of shipping in the global marketplace and marine studies.
The Maritime and Marine Environmental Science Academy provides and in-depth study in oceanography, marine biology, admiralty law, port and shipping operations, while equipping students with college ready, professional skills needed to excel.
Students benefit from honors level curricula, paid internships for on-the-job training, job shadow opportunities, theme focused field trips and have guest speakers, participation in professional clubs, and community service opportunities.
Our partnership with Port Tampa Bay and others allows networking opportunities that enrich student awareness of maritime careers while preparing them to be college-ready and equipped with the professional skills needed to excel.
Address: 6000 College Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone: 850-475-5257
Program: High School
The Marine Science Academy at B. T. Washington High School is designed for academically talented students with a strong interest in pursuing careers in the Marine Sciences, Coastal Ecology or related fields.
Students in the Marine Science Academy have an intensive curriculum that includes immersion in scientific processes, including laboratory experimentation, research, and field study. Student Scientists work hand in hand with UWF, the DEP, and Seagrant Scientists on community projects: “Bringing Back the Bayous” and “Diversity and Abundance of Nearshore Species.”
The high school experience for MSA students culminates with Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment in a selected science.
Address: 501 Park St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-384-5500
Program: High School
Other: Regimental Program ( JROTC)
Admiral Farragut Academy is a private, college-prep, coeducational, boarding and day school on a 40-acre campus with a private waterfront. Our waterfront location gives students the advantage of being eyewitnesses to the material they are studying. At Farragut, students can learn about the world of aviation and earn a pilot’s license; dive deep into marine science during scuba and oceanography class; make robots come to life in engineering; head to the waterfront after school to sail, kayak, cast net, fish, and more.
All Upper School students in grades 8-12 must participate in the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Program and are referred to as “cadets.” The high school’s Naval Jr. ROTC program provides academic structure and the tools to become organized, accountable, self-disciplined, and respectful to self and others. 6th and 7th graders can begin an introduction to Naval Pride and Tradition as an extracurricular activity.
Address: 1901 N. Federal HWY, Hollywood, FL 33710
Phone: 754-323-1800
Program: High School
South Broward High School's Marine Magnet Program offers a unique and immersive educational experience designed to ignite passion and curiosity in the field of marine science. Rooted in hands-on learning and real-world applications, our program equips students with a deep understanding of marine biology, oceanography, environmental science, and marine conservation.
Through a combination of rigorous academic coursework, field studies along Florida's vibrant coastlines, and partnerships with leading marine research institutions, students are prepared for success in higher education and future careers in marine and environmental sciences.
Our program not only fosters academic excellence but also encourages environmental stewardship, empowering students to become advocates for marine conservation and sustainability.
Partnership with the STAR Center, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 2600 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Phone: 904-247-5977
Program: Middle School
Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School is a recipient of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant, which supports our Coastal Sciences magnet program. Our school uses its proximity to Northeast Florida’s main waterways, as well as partnerships with Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the professional maritime community, to provide students with a unique opportunity to study and understand the importance of our local coastal ecosystems.
Address: 14901 S. Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260
Phone: 301-263-3100
Program: High School
The Marine Science Academy (MSA) at Lawndale HS prepares students for the rigors of a four-year university science program with a special emphasis on marine science topics and technology. Graduates of MSA have developed an understanding and appreciation for the marine environment, while acquiring technical expertise. Graduates will also have gained work experience in marine science fields and developed an awareness of the marine science community's resources to maximize education and career opportunities.
MSA partners with organizations such as Aquarium of the Pacific, Los Angeles Maritime Institute, Top Sail, West Basin Municipal Water District, CSULB Shark Lab, and Catalina Island Marine Institute for their field experience. These experiences ensure our student develop a deeper understanding of the maritime environment.
Address: 250 W 5th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: 310-832-9201
Program: High School
Port of Los Angeles High School inspires and educates all students by integrating a maritime theme into a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum and pathways in Career Technical Education (CTE). CTE prepares students to be college and career-ready by providing core academic skills, employability skills, and technical, job-specific skills.
Maritime-related training includes Boat Operations and Welding. Students participate in internships, field trips, competitions, and other work-based learning opportunities.
Marine Transportation: Students master sailing, navigation, boat-building, and seamanship through workshop instruction and sail training. Certifications include Red Cross CPR; First-Aid; and U.S. Coast Guard STCW through El Camino College.
Welding: In the maritime field, modern sailboats and yachts have many components that are made out of metal and, therefore, require welders to make the part and repair them (e.g. swim ladders, railings, pulpits, and rod holders). In addition, most vessels have metal hulls, and structural repairs require onboard welders. Many other waterfront elements require welders, including cranes, chassis, and pipes. Outside of the maritime field, welders are needed in the automotive, manufacturing, construction, and building industries. Students will become certified by the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) in Core Curriculum.
Partnership with Orange Coast College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Education and Training (CoE).
Address: 505 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Phone: 619-628-5700
Program: High School
Other: Regimental Program (NJROTC)
At the end of every eighth-grade year, students apply to be part of the award-winning Poseidon Academy of Marine Science & Engineering. Poseidon is a “school within a school” where students are required to take science and/or engineering classes every year, including three years of science and three years of ocean engineering. These classes are designed to teach students to solve problems in the world’s oceans and prepare them for jobs in all career paths.
Every year, students who are enrolled in this enriching program take trips to places like Catalina Island, Disneyland, Sea World, and more. Here they learn about Marine Science by snorkeling, kayaking, doing experiments, and other activities.
Mar Vista High also has a Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, an award-winning program and the pride in our community. Students learn about the government and the world through rigorous training and education.
Address: 60 South Water Street, New Haven, CT 06519
Phone: 475-220-6800
Program: Middle School/High School
The Sound School is Connecticut’s premier aquaculture/agriculture science and technology education center (ASTE), drawing outstanding public high school students from 25 diverse districts, and is the first full-time ASTE center to concentrate on the study of aquaculture and marine trades in the state of Connecticut.
Our comprehensive academic program prepares students for post-secondary life, including college, technical school, the military, or entering employment upon graduation. Our curriculum includes extensive exposure to on-the-water and water-related activities and coursework such as nautical drafting, marine research, aquaculture production, and vessel handling and safety at sea.
Address: 60 Saint Stephens Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Phone: 203-275-2929
Program: High School
The mission of the Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science & Technology Education Center is to provide a rigorous educational program that ensures that students can examine problems and make informed decisions concerning society’s relationship with the aquatic environment.
The Aquaculture Center serves a community of diverse students with diverse social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds who bring the school various skills, talents and learning styles. We offer students from school systems in the greater Bridgeport region the opportunity to enhance the traditional academic high school curriculum with a specialized emphasis on science and technology instruction related to aquaculture development in the State of Connecticut.
The educational program is designed to provide students with learning experiences developed in collaboration with industry, government agencies, post-secondary educational institutions and community organizations from local municipalities. Our goal is to enable students to meet rigorous academic standards through selected educational experiences that require them to work with technologies used by professionals in the maritime industry and aquatic research community.
The facility provides students with specialized laboratories and classrooms that complement the marine-related curriculum of the school. Examples include a seafood science laboratory, an aquaculture finfish/shellfish lab, a marine construction shop, a marine propulsion and electronics lab and a computer-assisted design and drafting lab. The school also contains a modern telecommunications system capable of several educational functions including a computer network and a remote visual display system.
In addition, the school has a 56-foot research vessel, the Catherine Moore. The boat has the capability for classroom instruction, boat navigation and fishing operations to occur simultaneously. The activities aboard the Catherine Moore provide students with the opportunity to conduct marine biology, chemistry and ecological experiments, to engage in commercial fishing techniques and learn on-board navigation and marine electronic communication techniques. To compliment the Catherine Moore, the school operates smaller vessels for training and farm site maintenance.
Address: 130 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Phone: 860-446-9380
Program: High School
MSMHS is a 9-12 public magnet school operated by LEARN, a regional educational service center working with and for its member districts to improve the quality of public education for all learners. Since its opening in 2011, MSMHS has made a big splash in education with its innovative and rigorous curriculum within the walls of a fun and energetic school culture and climate.
MSMHS offers an extensive array of marine science-themed programs and opportunities, as well as academically rigorous college preparatory opportunities that meet the needs of all students. MSMHS inspires students to develop the mindset and character needed to be active stewards of the ocean and contributing citizens in a global community.
The Marine Science Magnet High School (MSMHS) is equipped with a student-run aquaculture facility that has the capability to grow a wide variety of aquatic organisms, from both fresh and saltwater environments. Students engage in the creation of ecosystems, organization of the facility, maintenance of aquatic habitats, and much more. Through the aquaculturing of fish and corals, MSMHS is helping to reduce the stress on the wild populations by providing locally grown organisms to stores throughout New England.
Our students learn first-hand the impact they have on the ocean, the importance of aquaculture, and are empowered to find solutions to real-world problems. The experimental learning that happens every day in the aquaculture lab reinforces these concepts and the importance of environmental stewardship.
Other Maritime Training Opportunities
Included below are other opportunities for high school students to participate in maritime training programs and/or dual enrollment and dual credit programs at college-level maritime training institutions.
Address: 809 Second Ave, Seward, AK 99664
Phone: 907-224-3322
Program: High School
The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) is a vocational training center operated by the State of Alaska as a Division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The Alaska Maritime Training Center is a USCG-approved training facility in Seward, Alaska, offering USCG/STCW-compliant maritime training. Courses are delivered through our world-class ship simulator, state-of-the-art computer-based navigational laboratory and modern classrooms equipped with the latest instructional delivery technologies.
Courses available for high school students include Introduction to Nautical Skills, Industrial Electricity, and a Basic Training course that combines all of the renewable components of the STCW Code into one five-day program, including Personal Survival, Basic Fire Fighting, First Aid & CPR, and Personal Safety & Social Responsibility. Upon successful completion of the Nautical Skills class, high school students are eligible to receive tuition and room and board funds to assist them with completing a wide range of USCG-approved courses at AVTEC.
The AVTEC Senior Year to Career Pathway provides an opportunity for high school students who have completed all of their high school credits but have not received their diploma a chance to attend AVTEC and start their post-secondary training.
Partnership with Alaska Maritime Education Consortium (AMEC), of which AVTEC is a member, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 2001 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90801
Phone: 562-951-7797
Program: High School
The POLB Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo seeks to develop business-educated students prepared for the challenges of international trade through hands-on experiences and academic learning.
The Academy builds on the Long Beach College Promise by introducing high school students to career opportunities in global trade and logistics and showing them how to prepare for those careers through a wide range of training and education programs, including certificates, certifications, and degrees offered by Long Beach City College and California State University, Long Beach.
Students hear directly from industry guest speakers as well as a tour of companies. Students also sit for the industry certification test. During the boot camp, students are also provided an introduction and tour of all the related CTE programs, including welding and metal fabrication, electrical, construction, and cyber security.
Partnership with Long Beach Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 241 Trumbo Rd, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 305-293-1400
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) collaborates and maintains programs of study and dual enrollment opportunities in CTE programs with the Monroe County School District (MCSD).
Qualified high school students can enroll free of charge in college courses in Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, Engineering, and Fuel Technology, as well as other maritime industry-related fields to earn both college credit and credit toward high school graduation.
The College is currently exploring establishing its own Charter High School, CFK Academy, to offer secondary educational diversity in the community and develop a pipeline into CFK.
Partnership with the College of the Florida Keys, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 10 E. 1st Ave., Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: 410-222-6970
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment
The Transportation, Logistics and Maritime (TLM) Certificate program at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is taught at North County High School (NCHS), which has been designated a ‘transportation’ signature high school and which is located in the northern part of the county close to the Port of Baltimore, BWI Marshall International Airport, numerous logistics companies, including warehouse and distribution centers.
AACC teaches the TLM program on-site at NCHS to juniors, and seniors are transported to AACC’s new Transportation and Logistics Center located at our Glen Burnie Town Center campus. The Transportation and Logistics Center is retrofitted with a simulated warehouse, computer simulation lab, intermodal resource room, and classroom and office space.
AACC and NCHS partner with the Port of Baltimore, BWI Marshall International Airport and logistics companies to provide student internships, part of the required TLM curriculum, guest speakers, field trips and input through an advisory board.
NCHS students graduate with a college certificate at the same time they receive their High School Diploma. Before their high school graduation, they can sit for the APICS Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution exam.
Partnership with Anne Arundel Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 1000 Jerry Saint Pe' Hwy., Pascagoula, MS 39568
Phone: 228-497-7855
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment/Apprenticeship
The Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy program allows high school students to learn and develop knowledge and skills in eight shipbuilding trades (e.g., welding, rigging, etc.).
The Shipbuilder Academy is a partnership among Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), Jackson County Technology Center, and multiple Mississippi Gulf school districts.
The Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy/Apprentice School is located at the Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy in Pascagoula, MS. Students can earn up to nine hours of college credit with MGCCC through dual credit in this program.
Partnership with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 201 Sunrise Hwy., Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: 631-289-2200
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment/Apprenticeship
The Maritime Technology Apprenticeship Program (MTAP) at Kingsborough CC (KBCC) is the nation's first DOL-approved apprenticeship program for marine mechanics. It offers students valuable hands-on, real-world training that prepares them for careers as service technicians aboard vessels or in shore-side settings. MTAP at KBCC has collaborated with BOCES high schools in Suffolk Counties on Long Island with existing maritime programs to offer co-enrollment for high school students.
Students in the Eastern and Western Suffolk BOCES high school program must maintain a 90% attendance rate and a minimum grade point average of 80% and obtain a certificate from the marine tech program. Students in the Eastern or Western Suffolk Pre-apprentice program must also meet the above requirement.
Students graduating from the Eastern or Western Suffolk BOCES programs may earn eight college credits toward the Kingsborough Community College AAS Marine Technology degree. College Now high school students may take MT10- Introduction to Maritime Technology for three credits. MT10 is an introduction to a body of general knowledge that will serve as a foundation for understanding and applying seamanship theory.
Partnership with Kingsborough Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 507 Deer Park Rd, Dix Hills, NY 11746
Phone: 631-549-4900
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment/Apprenticeship
The Maritime Technology Apprenticeship Program (MTAP) at Kingsborough CC (KBCC) is the nation's first DOL-approved apprenticeship program for marine mechanics. It offers students valuable hands-on, real-world training that prepares them for careers as service technicians aboard vessels or in shore-side settings. MTAP at KBCC has collaborated with BOCES high schools in Suffolk Counties on Long Island with existing maritime programs to offer co-enrollment for high school students.
Students in the Eastern and Western Suffolk BOCES high school program must maintain a 90% attendance rate and a minimum grade point average of 80% and obtain a certificate from the marine tech program. Students in the Eastern or Western Suffolk Pre-apprentice program must also meet the above requirement.
Students graduating from the Eastern or Western Suffolk BOCES programs may earn eight college credits toward the Kingsborough Community College AAS Marine Technology degree. College Now high school students may take MT10- Introduction to Maritime Technology for three credits. MT10 is an introduction to a body of general knowledge that will serve as a foundation for understanding and applying seamanship theory.
Partnership with Kingsborough Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 3325 Cherry St, Erie, PA 16508
Phone: 814-874-6200
Program: High School
In collaboration with Erie High School, the Bayfront Maritime Center offers an exciting new program designed to introduce students to Maritime Studies and Maritime Career opportunities.
Mornings are spent at BMC studying Navigation, Boat Building and Maintenance, Arts of the Sailor, and Sailing. Students are at Erie High School during the afternoons, completing their core subjects, including Math, English, and Science.
Partnership with Delaware County Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 40 Reservoir Road, Coventry, RI 02816
Phone: 814-874-6200
Program: High School
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), in collaboration with the Westerly Education Center (WEC), engages with Coventry High School's Regional Career & Technical Center located in Coventry, Rhode Island. Coventry HS also has a Navy Junior ROTC program.
Through their partnership with CCRI and WEC, the school is able to offer its students training in maritime pipefitting, sheet metal and electrical. Annually CCRI, WEC, Coventry HS, and Westerly HS evaluate with General Dynamics/Electric Boat to determine what trades should be offered to their high school students. Based on need, CCRI will train their high school students in the demand-driven trade.
CCRI also offers these same training programs to high schools that do not have CTE programs available. This is provided to these schools to ensure that all high schools within the State of Rhode Island and local Connecticut schools can learn maritime trades skills that will set students up to find employment within the maritime industry upon graduation from high school.
Partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 23 Ward Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-315-1531
Program: High School
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), in collaboration with the Westerly Education Center (WEC), engages with the Westerly High School’s Pathways Technology (PTECH) program located in Westerly, RI.
Through their partnership with CCRI and WEC, the school is able to offer its students training in maritime pipefitting, sheet metal and electrical. Annually CCRI, WEC, Coventry HS, and Westerly HS evaluate with General Dynamics/Electric Boat to determine what trades should be offered to their high school students. Based on need, CCRI will train their high school students in the demand-driven trade.
CCRI also offers these same training programs to high schools that do not have CTE programs available. This is provided to these schools to ensure that all high schools within the State of Rhode Island and local Connecticut schools can learn maritime trades skills that will set students up to find employment within the maritime industry upon graduation from high school.
Partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 121 College Place, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-822-1111
Program: High School/Dual Enrollment
Tidewater Community College's dual enrollment program offers a variety of transferable courses in electrical, mechanical, and maritime welding that are part of the college's Engineering, Maritime and Skilled Trades career pathway.
To qualify for TCC’s high school dual enrollment program, you must be a junior or senior in a Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, or Virginia Beach public high school or a qualified home-school program. First- and second-year students may be admitted, but this requires additional approvals.
Partnership with Tidewater Community College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Address: 2740 West Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54303
Phone: 920-498-5444
Program: High School/Dual Credit
While there are no primary or secondary schools with maritime and/or marine science/technology programs in Wisconsin, NWTC has developed partnerships with multiple K-12 school districts throughout the “NorthCoast Region” in cities home to Fincantieri ACE (Aluminum Center of Excellence) Marine (Green Bay, WI), Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Company (Sturgeon Bay, WI), Cruiser Yachts (Oconto, WI), Marquis Yachts (Pulaski, WI), and Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corporation (Marinette, WI) to create a future pipeline of maritime industry workers.
Through NWTC’s dual credit program, students have access to post-secondary instruction in various career fields critical to the local marine industry while still in high school, including welding, electricity, HVAC, and engineering technology, to name a few. See NWTC's website for opportunities available at your high school.
Partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, a 2021 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE).
Last updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2024