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Marine Tech Students Attend Career Day at the Powerboat Show
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wenty-two marine technology students from AACPL’s Center for Applied Technology South attended a Career Day at the 2023 Annapolis Powerboat Show, hosted by the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM). Two successful marine industry professionals who came through the trades themselves initially addressed the group. Matt Sansbury, owner of Yacht Brokers of Annapolis, started out as a trades-trained electrician before purchasing his company, and Matt Benhoff, vice president of the Annapolis School of Seamanship, served in the US Coast Guard, learning valuable skills before joining the school. Both men highlighted their experience in the
trades as an alternative to college and urged the students to adopt a strong work ethic to pursue their careers.
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The CAT South students toured the boat show armed with a set of questions to ask various MTAM partners about careers in the marine industry. The companies who participated included The Pocket Yacht Company, North Point Yacht Sales, Diversified Marine/Bay Shore Marine, MarineMax, Trident Funding, Herrington Harbour Marinas, The Annapolis School of Seamanship, Washburn’s Boatyard, and Proptalk Magazine. The exercise was a huge success, and students had the opportunity to engage with successful marine professionals. According to CAT South student Lilliana Rivera, “The boat show was a fun and informational experience. There are so many different jobs in the field. With all the different stands and boats, you can find something that fits your taste. My favorite part was talking to all the different job experts and learning about their trade.” MTAM partners took full advantage of providing meaningful insight to working in the business. Bill Brandon of Washburn Boatworks in Solomons gave students valuable