During Tuesday’s Rotary Club, he said maritime is a big industry.
“The pay is good and advancement is unlimited in the maritime industry,” Shankweiler added.
The entry level job for an able-bodied seaman who goes through training and is certified makes over $55,000 a year, he said.
Jobs in the maritime industry cover about four months at work, followed by two to four months of vacation, he added.
Shankweiler noted that a U.S. Coast Guard third assistant engineer is paid over $6,600 a month, an engine utility gets $4,700, and a chief cook gets $4,800.
“These are nice jobs,” he said.
According to Shankweiler, Marine Tech International offers efficient, cost-effective products and services that will help students acquire licenses, certificates and help them find jobs.
“Whether an individual wants to go on a cruise ship, a merchant marine or an offshore supply vessel and whatever position he is aiming for — like entertainment/ housekeeping/cooking department, deck, engine or mate/captain department — we can offer guidance,” Shankweiler said.
“We usually ask the student what he wants to do, what licenses or certificates he wish to acquire and we provide suggestions.”
Students can choose to undergo regular training or take the home study program.
“As an alternative to classroom training, people who want to obtain a captain’s license and other certificates have the option to study at their own pace and schedule the under a home study program,” Shankweiler said.
“The home study program gives students the flexibility they need and yet get the same quality of instruction.”
He said students can take the U.S. Coast Guard examination up to three times within two months after the completion of courses at Marine Tech International, which located at Northern Marianas College.
The institute is Guam and Saipan’s full-time U.S. Coast Guard-approved school for maritime training and licensing.
For more information, visit mtimarianas.com.
