Engage Students in Grades 6-12 about
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR INDUSTRY!
Education & Training spans apprenticeships, technical training, 2-4 year college and advanced degrees.
WHO: Marine & Maritime Industry representatives interested in educating middle & high school students about career paths. Create hands-on experiences to engage and excite students. Last year, hundreds of students and parents attended the career fair. This year, even more are committed to attend.
WHAT: 5th Annual Marine & Maritime Career Fair. Presented by: Eastport Yacht Club Foundation (EYCF), Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and the National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame (NSHOF). Sponsor: Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM). Become a SPONSOR and highlight your company’s commitment to educate students on pathways into marine and maritime fields.
WHERE: Annapolis High School Cafeteria & Auditorium, 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2015, Noon to 3pm
WHY: Share your knowledge and expertise about careers connected to the Chesapeake Bay and our nation’s oceans, rivers, and lakes. Provide students with the opportunity to hear from your educational institutions, industries, non-profits and the military about different career paths including: the marine trades (electronics, carpentry, plumbing, engines, boat building, marina management, Sail making, Rigging, Interior Design, etc.); engineering, naval architecture, product development, marketing, publishing, port management, commercial shipping & much more!
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATIONExhibitor fees cover: four representatives from your organization & an exhibition table, a listing in the event program and promotional materials, as well as a website link to your organization’s marine and maritime career resources. Also:
Links to last year’s program and the 2015 event poster:
Exhibitor Registration fees:
$50 for businesses with 10 or fewer employees and 501c3 non-profits
$75 for associations, government and educational institutions
$125 for businesses with more than 10 employees
$350 - EVENT SPONSOR (Your logo will appear on our promotional materials, website and career fair program).
We look forward to the opportunity to work with many new and returning organizations as we roll out new programs this year.
Event Sponsor:
Donations are appreciated: The Eastport Yacht Club Foundation offers scholarships through its MAST (MArine Skills Training) program to those seeking a marine and maritime degree or industry certification. Scholarships are also offered to elementary age students through the Jr. Sailing program. The Foundation leads education outreach programs to teach about the science, technology, engineering, math, public policy and careers both on land and on the water that impact the marine and maritime industries. Please donate at eycfoundation.org. Many Thanks!