Educate Maine is excited to share a great opportunity for any interested student/s 16 years old or older. The Educate Maine's Aquaculture Pioneers program -- a program that connects employers and learners in Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry -- is now accepting participant applications for Summer 2025! This summer Educate Maine is partnering with 17 employers across the coast to provide available positions and we encourage any of your students who are interested in aquaculture or marine science to apply!
The Aquaculture Pioneers Program offers learners an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Maine aquaculture farms and hatcheries. Participants receive 10-12 weeks of PAID, full-time work experience at a partner host site, access to industry-relevant educational training, and attendance at personal and professional networking events. Participants can receive school internship credit, and will be enrolled as pre-apprentices to be eligible to earn credit toward a future aquaculture apprenticeship (if interested). No prior experience is required to apply, and anyone aged 16 or older is eligible to participate.
Interested students can learn more about the program and participating employers, read through available position descriptions, and apply through a common application on our website: https://mainecareercatalyst.org/aquaculture-pioneers/.
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: January 21, 2025
Program Timeline:
- Introductory Bootcamp: May 19th - 20th, 2025
- Work Experience: May 21st - early/mid-August (possibility to extend later, dependent on employer & participant interest/availability)
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Hannah Greene, Senior Workforce Development Specialist Educate Maine | Maine Career Catalyst, hannah@educatemaine.org, 207-323-1091
