Posts Tagged ‘AK On-Board’
Crewmember training program kickstarts fishing careers
Starting out as a commercial fisherman can be intimidating. Long hours, rough weather and the demands of working in close quarters make the job challenging. Training for young crewmembers can…
Read MoreSupporting the seafood industry through training and assistance
It’s no secret that seafood is a big deal in Alaska. In 2024, commercial seafood production contributed an estimated $6 billion to Alaska’s economy and employed over 17,000 Alaskans. For…
Read MoreMeet the (seafood) experts of Alaska Sea Grant
At Alaska Sea Grant, we don’t just study and teach people about seafood, we love to eat it. October is National Seafood Month, so we asked some of Alaska Sea…
Read MoreAK On-Board Crewmember Training: Sitka
8:30 am – 5 pm each day The AK On-Board program is a series of regional hands-on training opportunities for beginning commercial fishermen. The program is led by Alaska…
Read MoreNational Sea Grant awards funding for training new Alaska fishermen
Alaska Sea Grant and partners were recently awarded over $240,000 from NOAA Sea Grant for a project to train and support new commercial fishermen in Alaska. The two-year project AK…
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