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PT Driver
April 12, 2022 Maritime Conference Center has immediate job openings: PT DRIVER May require evening/weekend hours to meet business needs Minimum starting hourly wage $14.75 per hour Free parking and 1 meal per schedule is included. SUMMARY Transports individuals or materials to and from specified destinations using MITAGS vehicles to various destinations […]

Elisabeth Hoover Promoted to Executive Administrator at MITAGS-MCC
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Elisabeth Hoover, Academic Services Representative to MATES Program Executive Administrator, reporting directly to Executive Director, Eric Friend. As we move towards the future under new leadership with Executive Director, Eric Friend, we are excited to have formulated a succession plan that recognizes the skills […]

MITAGS-West Welcomes Ben Sleister
MITAGS is excited to welcome Ben Sleister as our new Program Manager for Marine Safety Programs. Located at our west coast campus, Ben is a great new addition to our team! He will be leading and managing all of our Marine Safety Programs, including the US Navy firefighting/damage control training, civilian/USCG firefighting programs, and safety […]

Capt. Kjaerulff Presents at NAVTECH 2021
Earlier this month, MITAGS Director of Business Development, Captain Jonathan Kjaerulff presented at NAVTECH 2021. His presentation, titled “Training the Future Mariner,” along with other presentations from the event, can be downloaded by clicking here. Captain Kjaerulff’s presentation focused on navigating the transition with emerging technology in the maritime industry, as we are in the […]

Will the GI Bill® Pay for My Maritime Education?
It is important to know precisely what your GI Bill® benefits can offer you when considering possible career options. If you qualify for GI Bill® benefits, you can use those benefits to work toward your dream of a career in the maritime industry. What Is the GI Bill®? The GI Bill® is a piece of […]

How to Get a Job on a Tanker
For those who love the sea and maritime studies, starting a career at sea on tankers may be a path worth exploring. With plenty of options in the maritime industry, available jobs needed aboard tankers and the chance for international travel, tankers provide many benefits for those looking to gain experience in the shipping industry. What […]