yachting courses in cape town

• 5 Week Entry Level – Super Yacht Deckhand
• RYA Competent Crew Practical
• RYA Day Skipper Theory
• RYA Day Skipper Practical
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Theory
• RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
• The RYA VHF Radio Operation SRC (Short Range Certificate)
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
• RYA Powerboat Level II
• Mile Building
• Examination Preparation & RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Exam
• RYA Day Skipper Package
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Package
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Package
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Package
• Upgrade to RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
• Upgrade to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• Upgrade from RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
• 4 Days Super Yacht Deckhand Course
• ENG1 MCA Seafarers Medical
• Commercial Requirements – STCW, ENG1 and RYA PPR

Course Calendar

We offer world-class courses ranging from RYA Competent Crew Practical to RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.

Excellence in Sail Training!

Start a career in the yachting or super yachting industry, sail around the world, offering yacht deliveries, charter a yacht in the Mediterranean/Caribbean, or simply just learn to sail. Yachtmaster Ocean Sailing School will ensure that you get the best sail training available and that you have a great time while doing it!

Join us in Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities and premiere sailing destinations, where we operate under the iconic Table Mountain at the Royal Cape Yacht Club and Langebaan lagoon and along the Cape West Coast.

OUR INDIVIDUAL COURSES

All practical course fees include meals and accommodation whilst on board.

Sail training is done in Cape Town for the most part and in Langebaan from RYA Coastal Skipper Practical in tidal waters as required by the RYA (Royal Yachting Association).

• RYA Coastal / Offshore Skipper Theory
• RYA SRC VHF Radio
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• Mile building and Ocean Adventure trip (Practical) +- 6 weeks
• Preparation for Practical Examination followed by RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Practical Examination

OUR PACKAGES

• 3 Week RYA Day Skipper
• 5 Week Entry Level Career and Super Yacht Deckhand includes STCW for commercial purposes
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
• Upgrade from RYA Day Skipper to RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
• Upgrade from RYA Yachtmaster Coastal to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

ADDITIONAL COURSES

• Super Yacht Deckhand
• ENG1 Medical – we book this for our students only
• RYA PPR (online registration)

Best school for yachting courses I have ever been to!!

The Boats and Equipment were in great condition . Instructors did a fantastic job !!

3 Week day skipper course. Great time with good instructors this is the best school in South Africa !!!

These guys are amazing !! Definitely one of the better sailing schools out there.

The instructors knowledge and professionalism far exceeded my expectations . Definitely the best choice in sail training!!

Amazing instructors that stand by you till the end !

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Superyacht Training

Are you ready to start the adventure of a lifetime?

We are a one-stop-shop for all your superyacht training requirements.

BASIC YACHT TRAINING

WORK THE DREAM

Specialist superyacht training academy.

Anchored 400m from a private beach in the Algarve. And it’s only Wednesday morning. From the basics, to skills-only courses and full career paths – get everything you need to kick-start a future most could only ever dream of.

The entry-level yacht crew member. Includes Powerboat Level 2, Jet Ski and more.

The interior yacht crew whose promise is service, professionalism and dedication.

The rewarding and respected technical field that spans both service and maintenance.

For those who want to move from conventional kitchen to high sea high cuisine.

GET ONBOARD, TODAY

For over a decade we’ve been developing and enabling some of the most skilled hands on the world’s largest superyachts. Through our internationally accredited maritime partners, we make sure our candidates are given the best possible training so they can work the dream.

READY TO GET STARTED?

A yachting CV is similar to your normal land-lovers CV, but with a twist. Captains and crew agencies are looking for very special and unique skills that immediately say why you would be qualified for the position and what would make you a good crew member.

Create the perfect yachting CV with our help or from a basic template, or opt for the Superyacht Crew Full-Service CV Package and know you’ll stand out from the rest!

Read our article on writing the perfect yachting CV

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RYA/MCA Online

1. what are the basic requirements you need to be eligible to work in the yachting industry, 2. what is the stcw and why do i need it, 3. what is the eng1 medical certificate, 4. what land based experience will help me find a super yacht job, 5. what are the different departments onboard, 6. what crew training is required for me to work as a junior deckhand.

• Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper Theory
• Yachtmaster/Coastal Practical
• Specialist Super Yacht Training Course (Deck Hand Training Course)
• RYA Power Boat Level II
• RYA Personal Watercraft Course
• RYA Competent Crew Certificate
• RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical Certificates
• VHF Radio Operator’s License

7. What crew training is required for me to work as a junior stewardess?

• Stewardess Course
• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
• MCA Food Safety Level 2
• RYA Powerboat Level 2

8. How do I book my training courses?

9. how do i get my first job on a yacht, 10. are these courses worth it, or am i just wasting my money, 11. will i get hired for my first job from south africa, 12. what is daywork, 13. what are the best locations to get a yacht job, 14. how much can a motor yacht stewardess or deckhand earn, 15. what are the negatives of working on a yacht, 16. what are the positives of working on a yacht, 17. is working on a super yacht for everyone, 18. what is the minimum age to work on a yacht, 19. is accommodation provided when i am completing my yacht training in cape town.

SOME OF LIFE'S BEST ADVENTURES ARE AT SEA

16 years of passion.

A life filled with exploration and adventure is a life well-lived. We believe that it’s on the the wide-open ocean that we find our best selves. Our purpose is to awaken a lifelong love of sailing so everyone can experience the freedom and a more fulfilling life. So whether you’re new to sailing or a seasoned sailor, we hope you’ll join us.

2 Oceans Maritime Academy is an RYA Recognised sailing school based in Hout Bay, Cape Town South Africa. We offer a range of RYA sail and theory courses, Fast Track Sailing Programmes and Adventure Sailing.

Fast Track Programmes

RYA Short Courses

Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina Harbour Road, Hout Bay Cape Town, South Africa, 7806

+27  (82) 854-9789 [email protected] All images on this site are of our boats and students while training

CAREER GUIDANCE

Starting out in the super yacht industry is an exciting and rewarding choice of employment. Some choose to use the experience as a gap year while many others follow it as a long term and extremely rewarding career path.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK) (MCA) set the world standards which are followed by South Africa and many other countries.The industry provides safe and rewarding employment for young persons.

What do I need to qualify to work in this rewarding industry?

You will need to:

ADVANCED COURSES

Deck officer training.

PYT is your first choice MCA approved training provider.

PYT is recognised by the industry as a world class super yacht crew training academy. The savings on most of our course modules could well cover your traveling costs to South Africa.

Our value for money is hard to beat in the world of super yacht training. Our course schedule is designed to be flexible to suit super yacht crew.

Let us kick start your steps up the ladder of command.

APPROVED ENGINE COURSE

Master 3 000t.

• Non-Swimmer
• Rescue Swimmer
• I have read the Terms and Conditions and all the information I have provided in this booking form is true and correct.

Bank Details:

Name: Ocean Star Sailing Academy

Bank: First National Bank,

Branch: V & A Waterfront, Cape Town

Banking/ Branch code: 250 655

Account Number: 62488059489

Type: Cheque account

SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ

Payment reference: Student Name and Surname

Yacht Crew Training

RYA & SAMSA Certified Training

Welcome to Yacht Crew Training

Yacht Crew Training South Africa , your leading training, exam and license provider situated in the heart of Cape Town. Our Powerboat and Jet Ski courses run from the V&A Waterfront , Cape Town as well as Simons Town.

Due to our certified courses and exams being of the highest quality instruction, we produce knowledgeable and safe water users  as well as instructors. We provide courses and exams for South African Skipper licenses , Radio licenses  as well as the International Super Yacht industry.

“We offer multiple career courses, from  Deckhand to Stewardess . Yacht Crew Training  have the knowledge and experience to give you the edge you need when joining your new yacht and crew.”

SAMSA Skippers License – South African waters – Sea – Dam – River.  The SAMSA Skippers license is required for powered vessels under 9 meters with an engine over 15hp. We are accredited by  SAMSA  for training and examiners for under 9m vessels.  Learn more..

The RYA Powerboat Certificates of Competence are used all over the world by skippers working around harbours and offshore. International, commercial (RYA/MCA) and recreational ICC certificates available. We are the leading yacht crew training academy in South Africa. Learn more..

Superyacht career  Courses. Are you interested in working as a deckhand or stewardess on luxury superyachts? Our Super yacht Crew Training courses is designed to meet the growing demand for well-trained professional crew on luxury yachts and superyachts. Learn more..

• Perry-Anne Davies
• Yachtmaster Ocean
• Course Calendar

• Our Courses
• 1 Day Introduction Course
• Competent Crew
• Day Skipper
• Short Range Certificate (SRC)
• Coastal Skipper
• Yachtmaster Offshore

YOA SUPER YACHT TRAINING

Expanding your horizons.

ABOUT YOA SUPERYACHT TRAINING

YOA Super Yacht Training was founded in 2014, owned and operated by Don McKee, who spent 15 years working on board some of the finest motor and sailing yachts in the business.

We know exactly what captains and heads of departments are looking for, not only because we have held those positions ourselves, but because we are the only school in South Africa that is also directly affiliated with a crew agency. Don McKee is the co-founder and Director of  YOA Yacht Crew,  an MLC2006 compliant crew agency with crew agents operating worldwide. Our insight into the industry and ability to train crew to the highest standards is unmatched.

We provide first hand and current insight into the yachting industry and help new deckhands and stewardesses acquire the skills and techniques necessary to confidently start careers at sea. We are a bespoke training facility and value quality over quantity resulting in exceptionally well trained and sought after crew. 

FEATURED YOA SUPER YACHT TRAINING PACKAGES

Our most popular package. Great starting off point for those looking to get qualified as a deckhand. Includes all the essentials for deck crew. Additional course options available on request

​YOA Advanced Deckhand course - 4 days

RYA Powerboat Level 2 - 2 days

RYA PWC (Jet ski) - 1 day

SAMSA VHF - 1 day 

STCW10 basic training (incl. PDSD)  - 11 days

Seafarer medical 

Starting from

Deck & Stew

Best of both worlds, have the option to work either as a stew or deckhand. ​ ​

YOA Advanced Deckhand course - 4 days

Stewardess course - 5 days

Food Safety Level 2 - 1 day

SAMSA VHF - 1 day

STCW10 basic training (incl. PDSD) - 11 days

Seafarer medical

Steward/ess

Want to keep things simple?

Our Junior steward/ess package is for you.

Steward/ess course - 5 days  

STCW10 basic training (Incl. PSDS) -  11 days

Passionate about cooking?

We have just the course for you.

Chef course - 3/ 5 or 10 days 

Depending on the level of your prior experience

YOA Super Yacht Training customize packages to suite your individual needs and requirements. Get in touch with us now to start your tailor made yacht training  with us now.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

NEED  TO KNOW AND MORE

TRAINING, CONSULTATIONS & GUIDANCE

YOA Super Yacht Training is run by professionals that understand how to give you the best possible start in the industry. We all start somewhere, but not everyone gets off on the right foot, let us help you find a job and keep it. ​

You will always receive unbiased guidance about any additional course options.

We offer consultations and career advice so you can get all the facts before you commit to booking courses. Consultations can take place online or in-person at our offices in Green Point.

Instructor Spotlight

WITH YOU FOR THE LONG-HAUL

Don McKee began his career at sea in 1999 as race crew on 1987 America's Cup 12 Meter sailing yachts in the Caribbean, and left the industry in 2014 after having working his way from Deckhand to Chief Officer and Captain on yachts up to 90m in length.  YOA Super yacht training and YOA yacht crew  are founded with the intention of improving the standard of crew training as well as placement. 

 As principal and chief instructor of YOA Super Yacht Training , he is passionate about sharing his knowledge with those intending to enter the yachting industry, and provides ongoing guidance and mentorship to his students throughout their careers.

COMMITTED TO PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS SERVICES

All-Encomapssing

Extensive courses and world class training - deckhand, stewardess, and more.

RECRUITMENT

We assist and guide you in finding a superyacht job via YOA crew agency.

We help you save your hard earned money.

We provide ongoing guidance and assist through career transitions.

YOA SUPER YACHT TRAINING PARTNERS

Use SEAYOA15 at checkout for a 15% discount at www.sealandgear.com

Superyacht Training Academy

BASIC SAFETY TRAINING COURSE FOR OFFSHORE COMMERCIAL WORK

Stcw basic safety training course is the legal minimum requirement for anyone looking for commercial work aboard any type of marine vessel.

STCW   Basic Safety Training course  is the legal minimum requirement for anyone looking for commercial work aboard vessels, including working on Superyachts, Cruise ships and Oil Rigs . If you are planning to work on any type of marine vessel, craft or installation, it is required that you complete the 11 Day STCW 10 course.

The STCW 10 course TICKET is valid for a period of 5 years. For pricing on the cost of our STCW Courses, contact us.

For offshore work such as working on oil rigs, you will need to complete the 11 Day STCW 10 course which includes Medical First Aid At Sea, Marine Fire Fighting, Personal Safety, Social Responsibility and Personal Survival Techniques.

Our courses are accredited by SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) and recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

SUPERYACHTS

Foreshore, Cape Town

Course Includes

CRUISE SHIPS

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

During the  STCW  course, students have the option of staying at our crew house at the V &A Waterfront, the accommodation is dormitory style. Self catering facilities are available. Accommodation costs are available on request. Transport to the STCW training facility is available at an additional cost. 

For the STCW course you will need your Passport or ID book on day one of your course. You will also need to wear old clothes for the Marine Fire Fighting (MFF) element, for the Personal Survival Techniques (PST) element you will need swimwear, a towel and a set of clothes that you can jump into a pool with.

The STCW training takes place at the Foreshore, Cape Town. Training starts promptly at 8am.

Are you ready to book your STCW 10 Course?

For more information, course schedules and availability.

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RYA Powerboat Level II

RYA Personal Watercraft

Food Safety Level II

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Press Release  Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $13.4 Million to Expand Career Technical Training and Workforce Skills for More Than 1,600 Jobseekers

Media contact   for healey-driscoll administration awards $13.4 million to expand career technical training and workforce skills for more than 1,600 jobseekers, matthew kitsos, deputy chief of staff & director of communications, video: healey-driscoll administration awards $13 million to expand career technical training.

Franklin — The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $13.4 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) implementation and planning grants today to 21 organizations to train 1,641 jobseekers for careers in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors in partnership with over 180 employers across Massachusetts.  

The CTI grant program partners with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Schools to provide adult learners, especially unemployed and underemployed individuals from underserved populations and underrepresented groups, with career training and technical skills to meet the needs of Massachusetts employers. The administration also awarded a planning grant to an organization to prepare and design future training.

“These awards will help address our workforce needs and build talent pipelines and career pathways so that the construction, trades, and manufacturing sectors can continue to thrive now and in the future,” said Governor Healey . “CTI offers hands-on training that will support our jobseekers, workers, and employers as we continue to promote a competitive and equitable economy.” 

“Massachusetts has some of the best schools in the world, and that includes our career and technical education schools,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll . “This program taps into our world class educational system to help individuals receive vital job training in critical industries and expand our skilled talent pool for employers in regions across Massachusetts.”

  The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) oversees the CTI program, which is administered by Commonwealth Corporations, a quasi-public agency of EOLWD. In partnership with the Executive Office of Education, CTI transforms career and technical education schools across the state to become “Career Technical Institutes” that run three shifts a day for skill-building programs in the trades, construction, and manufacturing career pathways. The $13.4 million awarded today focuses on job training during the evening hours, or third shift, for adult learners. 

“As we close the workforce skills gap, the CTI grant program delivers a collaborative solution to leverage resources at career and technical education schools as an opportunity to train and prepare jobseekers for current workforce demands,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones . “We appreciate the partnership with career and technical education schools, MassHire Regional Workforce Boards and career centers, businesses, and labor for paving the way for more jobseekers to gain meaningful skills and employment right here in Massachusetts.” 

“With this $13 million investment in career technical education, we are expanding opportunities for adults to get hands-on, applied learning opportunities in trade, construction, and manufacturing career pathways across Massachusetts,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “I am grateful to our career and technical education schools and employer partnerships who are supporting this work to expand access to career connected learning and strengthen our local economy and workforce.” 

Secretary Jones made the announcement today at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District. The school received $880,000 to provide training to 110 participants for HVAC, Culinary, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, and Welding positions.  

“We are thrilled to be the recipients of this grant and to continue to expand our adult education opportunities for residents in this area of the Commonwealth,” said Karen Maguire, Superintendent-Director, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School . “This grant will allow us to add variety to the training programs we offer which will in turn fill the employment needs in our area.” 

Since 2020, more than $30 million in funding has been awarded through nine rounds of CTI grants. Each CTI proposal for Round 9 was required to include a minimum of three Massachusetts based employer partners that would potentially employ the target occupation and commit to interview and hire graduates.  

“Across Massachusetts, our career and technical education schools stand as pillars of the CTI program, offering high-quality training in vital sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and skilled trades,” said Molly Jacobson, President and CEO of Commonwealth Corporation . “Our career and technical education schools serve as the cornerstone for building the talent pipelines necessary to achieve our collective workforce development goals.” 

Grant Awards

The following is a list of the 20 grant recipients for Round 9 Implementation Grants, totaling $13.3 million to train and hire 1,641 individuals in partnership with over 180 employers:  

Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School District, Marlborough: $809,930.05   Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School District will provide training to 100 participants for Automotive Technology, CNC Machine Operator, HVAC, Welding, Plumbing, Electrical, and Automotive Body Repair positions. They will partner with Lincoln Tool, Phillips Precision, American Welding Society, Henry Pacific Plumbing and Heating, Connexcus, AG General, Bowline, Pile Drivers Local Union 56, FW Webb, Demelo Heating and AC, Renaud Electric, CSI Group, and Elite Electrical. 

Attleboro High School, Attleboro: $907,950   Attleboro will provide training to 96 participants for Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Automotive Technology positions. They will partner with Engineered Materials Solutions, Environmental Systems Inc, O'Neal Plumbing & Heating, Paldino Brothers Plumbing & Heating, SpeeDee Oil Change $ Auto Service, Landes Family Auto Sales, Trustworthy Auto, Cross Street Automotive, Lockheed Architectural Solutions, Sousa & DeMayo Inc., Green Bros. Fabrication, Larson Tool & Stamping, and Robert Russell Company. 

Blue Hills Regional Technical School, Canton: $490,000   Blue Hills Regional Technical School will provide training to 60 individuals for Building Maintenance positions. They will partner with Cox Engineering, Forge, TG Gallagher, and 88 Acres. 

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, Boston: $480,000   Madison Park Technical Vocational High School will provide training to 60 participants for Automotive Technology and Carpentry positions. They will partner with Group 1 Automotive, Boston Duck Tours, North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund, Wooden Kiwi, and McGovern Automotive.    Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, Taunton: $106,000   Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School will provide training to 12 participants for Welding positions. They will partner with Wayne's Sheet Metal, Green Brothers Fabrication, and Brouillette HVAC and Sheet Metal. 

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District, Danvers: $2,000,000   Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will provide training to 250 participants for Automotive Technology, BioLab Tech, Carpentry, CNC Machinist, Construction Craft Laborer, Culinary, Electrical, Electromechanical Manufacturing, HVAC, Plumbing, and Welding positions. They will partner with Acura of Peabody, Honda North of Danvers, Kelly Automotive Group, Cell Signaling Technology, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, New England BioLabs, North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund, Star Construction, Groom Construction, Local 22 Construction Laborers Union, Evans Industries, GE Aerospace, Harmonic Drive, Bacci Chocolate Design, Brooksby Village, Frank Restaurant, Cranney Home Services, North Shore Tech Electrical LLC, Taormina Electrical, Inc., Innovent Technologies, Harmonic Drive, Medtronics, Microchip, NeuroLogica , Lake HVAC, Semper Mechanical Heating and Cooling, Breen and Sullivan, North Shore Mechanical Contractors, and Iron Workers Local 7. 

Greater Lowell Technical High School, Tyngsborough: $480,000   Greater Lowell Technical High School will provide training to 60 participants for Electrical, Welding, and Carpentry positions. They will partner with Gaspari, Inc., Medford Wellington Service, Lowell Iron and Steel, Nashoba Building and Remodeling, Short Circuit Electric, Middlesex 3, and BC Electrical Services. 

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, New Bedford: $360,000

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will provide training to 45 participants for Welding, Automotive Technology, and Marine Technology positions. They will partner with Toyota of Dartmouth, Alden Buick, Joe and Perky's, Community Boating Center, Drew's Marine Services, South Wharf Yacht Yard, Chasse Industrial Services, Thane Fabrication, C&H Marine Services, and Chasse Industrial Services.

Keefe Regional Vocational Technical School District, Framingham: $569,821.90

Keefe Regional Vocational Technical School District will provide training to 70 participants for Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing positions. They will partner with Hatton Electric, Harvard Art Museum, Coan Oil, Larkin/Hathaway Inc., Pipe Right Plumbing, Green Plumbing and Heating, Republic Plumbing Supply, and R.C. Meany & Daughter Plumbing.

Lynn Technical Vocational Institute (Lynn Public Schools), Lynn: $490,000

Lynn Technical Vocational Institute (Lynn Public Schools) will provide training to 60 participants for Automotive Technology, Welding, and Plumbing positions. They will partner with Pride Motors, JR Welding, and Innovent Technologies. 

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, Lexington: $1,207,704.99

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District will provide training to 150 participants for Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding, and Groundskeeping positions. They will partner with North Atlantic State Carpenter's Training Fund, Carpentry, Sweeney Drywall, Specialty Services of NE, Atlantic Heating and Air Conditioning, Bradford White Water Heaters, Iron Workers Local 7, and JAC Steel-Fab, Inc.

Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford: $560,000

Nashoba Valley Technical High School will provide training to 70 participants for Automotive Technology, Plumbing, and Electrical positions. They will partner with McGovern Auto Group, MegaTech Corporation, NuCar Honda of Westford, Norman E. Day, Inc., Tocco Building Systems, Village Home Services, Domination Plumbing, Middlesex 3 Coalition, Milltown Plumbing & Heating, and Schuster Plumbing & Heating.

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District, Palmer: $336,703

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District will provide training to 40 participants for Carpentry, Groundskeeping and Equipment Operator positions. They will partner with Ken Kozlik Building & Remodeling, Monson Woodworks, Kozyra Construction, P&H Excavating, Town of Belchertown DPW, and Town of Palmer DPW.

Salem Public Schools, Salem: $480,000

Salem Public Schools will provide training to 60 participants for Automotive Technology and Building & Property Maintenance positions. They will partner with Herb Chambers, Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, Sudbay Motors, Habitat for Humanity, Home Depot, and Carpenters Local 723.

Southeastern Regional School District, South Easton: $1,120,000

Southeastern Regional School District will provide training to 140 participants in Culinary Arts, Machine Tool Technology, and Welding positions. They will partner with AccuRounds, Machine Inc., North Easton Machine, Professional Tool Grinding Co., Inc., Bowline Workforce Consulting, LLC, DeAngelis Iron Work, Inc., Hilliard's Chocolate System, Ironworkers Local 7, Pile Drivers Local Union 56, Good Days Restaurant, Chiara Bistro, and Wicked Flavah Cafe & Food Truck.

Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District, Charlton: $893,480

Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District will provide training to 108 participants for Advanced Manufacturing, Culinary, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Auto Body & Collision Repair, and Building & Property Maintenance positions. They will partner with Dexter, Long Subaru, DCU Center, Baps Auto Paint & Supply, Package Steel Systems, Inc., General Mechanical Contractors, Inc., RPM Heating and Air Conditioning, Menkiti Group, Woody's Auto Body, Fuller's Collision Center, A&M Tool & Die Co., Kinefac Corporation, ckSmithSuperior, Pine Ridge Country Club, The Overlook, and UMass Memorial Health.

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District, Franklin: $880,000

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District will provide training to 110 participants for HVAC, Culinary, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, and Welding positions. They will partner with Mystic Scenic Studios, MAS Building and Bridge, Herrick and White Architectural Woodworkers, Plansee International, Northland Willette Inc., Sweet Basil, The Shed Executive, 3 Restaurant, Rodenhiser Home Improvement, Suburban HVAC, BLD Heating and Cooling Inc., Planet Jeep, Vendetti Motors, and Northland Willette Inc.

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School, Bourne: $192,000

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will provide training to 24 participants for Plumbing positions. They will partner with High Efficiency, Kevin Connolly, and Forrest Ferrill.

Weymouth Public Schools, Weymouth: $224,000

Weymouth Public Schools will provide training to 28 participants for Automotive Technology positions. They will partner with JB Auto Care, Pleasant Car Care, and Kennedy Carpet Cleaners.

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, Haverhill: $784,000

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School will provide training to 98 participants for Welding, Advanced Manufacturing, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Culinary Arts, Marine Technology, Construction Laborer, and Auto Body & Collision Repair positions. They will partner with Fairview Machine, Magellan, Aero Manufacturing, Auto Body Builders, Repairs Unlimited, Bradford Towing & Auto Repair, Cale Wood Construction, Pepe Training, M.L. Mazzotta Building & Excavation, Germaine Lawn & Landscape Pepe Training, Premier Builders, Inc., East Coast Welding & Fabrication, Metalcrafters Inc., Momentum Manufacturing Group, A Sweet Affair, Whitson’s Culinary Group, Chococoa Baking Company, Donahue & Son Electric, Sanford Electric, Piquette & Howard Electric Service, Inc., American Boat & Yacht Council, Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, Manchester Marine Corporation, T.J. Thistlewood LLC, Bourque Plumbing & Heating LLC, and Riverside Plumbing & Heating.

Additionally, one grantee was awarded a FY24 Planning Grants, totaling $50,000 to plan and prepare for the implementation of future training: 

Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District, North Adams: $50,000   Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District will partner with Pittsfield Public Schools to conduct planning to deliver training in FY’25 for the target occupations of Automotive Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, and Welding. They will partner with MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board and MassHire Berkshire Career Center. 

Statements of support  

“We are thrilled to be able to support our region's economy by providing career technical education to underemployed or unemployed adults. These training programs are critical to provide a skilled workforce for our region and we are appreciative of the funding to do this work.” - Maureen Lynch, Superintendent, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School.

“It is incredible to be awarded this amount that will support workforce development across multiple industries. Essex Tech is committed to train the future workforce and provide skilled workers for our local businesses. The partnership with our workforce boards and businesses is the secret sauce that makes the programs at Essex Tech so successful. We are grateful that Governor Healey recognizes the need and has the trust in our ability to deliver skilled labor to the north shore.” – Heidi Riccio, Superintendent-Director, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District.

  "We are honored to receive this CTI grant, which will enable Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School to expand our training programs in Welding, Automotive Technology, and Marine Technology. This funding is crucial for our adult learners in Greater New Bedford, providing them with the readiness, retraining, and skills needed for high-demand jobs in our region. By partnering with local employers, we are building a stronger, more inclusive workforce that meets the demands of Massachusetts' growing industries and supports the expanding economy of Greater New Bedford."  - Michael P. Watson, Superintendent-Director, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School.

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