Workforce Development in the Marine Industry (Boating Industry)

The “Boating Industry” special report on the workforce crisis featured a contribution from our own Barry Acker, Director of Development. The report is a comprehensive look at how the lack of skilled labor is limiting growth in the boating industry – and how institutions like The Landing School are helping train the next generation of industry professionals.

"Our students go to school Monday through Friday from 7:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon, with an hour for lunch," said Acker. "It's absolutely a full-time job for them and they're not only learning the hands-on piece of building boats – they're learning the theoretical piece of its as well."

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